Dorsoduro

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Overview
Just across the Grand Canal from St Marks and the San Marco district, wandering the quiet streets and squares of Dorsoduro, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a completely different city. Dorsoduro, meaning the backbone, is shaped like a peninsula and surrounded on three sides by the Grand Canal and the wide Giudecca Canal. Two of Venices biggest attractions, the Galleria dellAccademia and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, combine to make this district a draw for art and culture lovers.
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Know your neighbours
With an abundance of impressive art galleries and the University of Venice centred here, the upscale neighbourhoods of Dorsoduro are home to many artists, writers and academics.
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Shopping options
Youll want to make your way to Campo Santa Margherita in the mornings to do your daily marketing. The largest square in the city and certainly the hub of Dorsoduro, this campo boasts fresh fish vendors, fruit and vegetable stalls, a butcher, freshly baked bread, pastries, cheese and wine shops. Twice a week theres also a fresh flower stall in the campo. Nearby at Ponte dei Pugni youll find the old vegetable boat moored on the canal. Shopping here is a local tradition you will definitely want to adopt as one of your own. Billa, a large grocery chain, is located along the Zattere, the wide promenade running along the Giudecca Canal side of Dorsoduro. Some of the citys best small art galleries, antique shops and specialty glass jewellery artists can be found along Fondamenta Venier between the Accademia and La Salute church. If youre a lover of literature, head to La Toletta, one of the citys best book shops.
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Getting around
Dorsoduro is one of the citys smaller districts, which makes it very walkable. If you fancy a stroll or even jog, try the Zattere, a long promenade running the entire length of Dorsoduro from Dogana Point to the Stazione Maritime along the Giudecca Canal. Like the rest of Venice, transportation options are limited to walking, or using the public boat (the vaporetto). Vaporetto stops for the #1 and #2 lines along the Grand Canal side of Dorsoduro include La Salute, Accademia, and CaRezzonico. Along the Zattere, the number two line can be used to access Giudecca Island as well as the smaller lines 4.1 /4.2 , 5.1/5.2 and 6 to travel around the perimeter of Venice.
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See and Do
Dorsoduro has no shortage of must-see sights to explore, starting with the Accademia Bridge. Dont miss taking in the breath-taking views from atop this famous wooden bridge, one of only four spanning the Grand Canal. Located at the foot of the Accademia Bridge, Venices premier art gallery, the Galleria dellAccademia, houses masterpieces by Venetian painters. Modern art lovers will want to be sure to put a visit to Peggy Guggenheims collection on their to-do list. This patron of the arts resided in the unfinished palazzo (only one storey high) from 1949 to 1979. Her personal collection includes works by Picasso, Jackson Pollack, and Max Ernst, among many other notables. Her grave is located in the garden alongside many of her cherished dogs. Santa Maria della Salute church, built by the Venetians as a thank you for the plague of the 1630s coming to an end, is one of Venices architectural splendours. The church is octagonal in shape with eight altars inside, supported by a foundation of over one million wooden pilings. CaRezzonico, a restored palazzo on the Grand Canal, is open to the public as a museum of 18th -century life. Its here that you get a good dose of what living as a wealthy Venetian of the time might have been like. The last remaining gondola boatyard, the squero of San Trovaso, is tucked along Rio di San Trovaso. Today new gondolas are still built by hand using traditional methods, and you can catch a glimpse of gondolas in the boatyard lying over on their sides while the hulls are being scraped and repainted. The chalet style house and workshop were built in a style similar to the architecture of the Italian Alps, where these boat builders originated. Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduros main neighbourhood square and the largest campo in all of Venice, is bustling with locals shopping every morning, children playing and families gathering in the late afternoons, and students from the nearby university in the evenings. The campo is home to some of the citys most popular cafés, bars and restaurants. The Zattere, the long sidewalk along the Giudecca Canal is a favourite place for locals to stroll and enjoy the scenery. Several cafés and restaurants with tables and umbrellas on pontoons jutting out into the canal are the perfect place to stop for coffee or a quiet meal.
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Eating out
Quattro Feri, just off Campo San Barnaba, has a well-earned reputation for serving some of the best traditional fish dishes in Venice. Its tiny, and loved by the locals, so be sure to book ahead. La Piscina, along the Zattere, is a good choice for a special occasion, not only for its location but also for its creative menu. With two locations near the Accademia Bridge, Ristorante San Trovaso is a good choice for sampling some local traditional pasta and fish dishes. Save time for stopping at Campo Santa Margheritas many cafés and osterias, perfect for soaking up some of the local atmosphere while enjoying a glass of wine, coffee or Venetians favourite drink, the spritz. If you want to feel like a local in no time, make regular visits to Imagina Café in the campo on Rio Tera Canal. The gelateria Il Doge in Campo Santa Margherita serves some of the citys finest gelato. Made on the premises daily, gelato here is a local treat you wont want to miss.
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Nightlife
The Venice Jazz Club, near Ponte dei Pugni, is a lively spot which regularly hosts live music. One of the only late-night dance clubs in the city is Piccolo Mondo, just around the corner from the Accademia Bridge.
24 apartments in Dorsoduro
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Beautiful apartment near the Peggy...
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis apartment is perfect for a group of friends or a family. The entrance leads to the living...-
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2 Bedrooms
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Designer apartment in the center of Venice
Dorsoduro, VeniceLocated in the quaint district of Dorsoduro, it is the ideal option for those who want to stay in...-
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3 Bedrooms
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120m2
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16€
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- Ref: 17188
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Elegant two bedroom apartment in the...
Dorsoduro, VeniceAmongst the narrow streets of the Sestiere di Dorsoduro, close to the Canal Grande, you will find...-
4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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80m2
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- Ref: 16226
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Elegant apartment for 7 people in the...
Dorsoduro, VeniceThe tasteful decoration and elegant furnishings make this apartment a true gem at the heart of...-
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3 Bedrooms
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120m2
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- Ref: 15987
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Bright apartment in the district of Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro, VeniceWell decorated and very welcoming, this apartment of 67 square meters, is located on the ground...-
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2 Bedrooms
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Beautiful apartment in Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis apartment in the Dorsoduro conveys well the idea of being at home, thanks to its comfort and...-
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2 Bedrooms
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70m2
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28€
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- Ref: 19111
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Modern apartment in the center of Venice
Dorsoduro, VeniceLocated in the heart of art and museums, including the Accademia Gallery of Fine Arts and the...-
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2 Bedrooms
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75m2
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- Ref: 19110
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Large apartment with a view of the canal
Dorsoduro, VeniceLocated in the quaint district Dorsoduro, this is an apartment ideal for groups or large...-
8 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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75m2
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- Ref: 19112
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Modern apartment in the center of Venice
Dorsoduro, VeniceLocated in the quaint district Dorsoduro, it is an apartment ideal for groups or large families....-
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1 Bedroom
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75m2
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- Ref: 16624
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Nice, sunny loft apartment in the...
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis sunny studio features an original and romantic style and is located in the heart of the...-
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38m2
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- Ref: 15982
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Spacious and comfortable apartment in the...
Dorsoduro, VeniceSituated on the first floor of a beautiful, traditional Venetian palazzina in the Dorsoduro...-
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3 Bedrooms
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150m2
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- Ref: 19770
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Colorful apartment in the heart of Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis apartment is on the second floor, and has been decorated in a fresh and modern way...-
3 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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60m2
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- Ref: 17989
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Stylish and elegant apartment in the area...
Dorsoduro, VeniceSet in one of the most beautiful areas of Venice, in the district of Dorsoduro this magnificent...-
5 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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55m2
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- Ref: 20983
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Quiet apartment close to the Romite Canal
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis quiet apartment borders the canal. The furniture has blue and white tones, perfectly...-
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1 Bedroom
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22m2
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- Ref: 19107
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Quiet apartment in a lovely historic building
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis comfortable apartment has a beautiful view of the San Vio Canal, is located in a historic...-
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2 Bedrooms
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70m2
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- Ref: 20900
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Apartment in Dorsoduro, near the Peggy...
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis apartment is on the second floor and overlooks a "calle" of Venice. The entrance leads to...-
4 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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55m2
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- Ref: 20903
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Apartment for 5 near the Peggy Guggenheim...
Dorsoduro, VeniceLocated on the third floor with street view, it consists of a living room with a comfortable sofa...-
5 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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70m2
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Beautiful apartment for 5 in Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis apartment is on the second floor, and is overlooking a "calle" of Venice. The entrance leads...-
5 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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55m2
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- Ref: 20557
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Elegant apartment for 6 in the heart of...
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis apartment was recently renovated, and is located in a lovely historic building, which is...-
6 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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80m2
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- Ref: 19558
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Modern apartment in the heart of Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro, VeniceThis apartment has been recently renovated, and is located in a beautiful historic building in...-
6 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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80m2
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23€