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Things to do in Castello, Venice

12 places in Castello from 13 Venice travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

12 places

  1. Libreria Acqua Alta

    Shopping ยท Castello

    A bookshop that keeps its books in gondolas and bathtubs to protect them from high tides, creating a surreal atmosphere.

  2. Castello

    Neighborhood ยท Castello

    Quieter district with a waterfront promenade and sleepy canals, a place to escape the crowds.

  3. San Zaccaria Church

    Temple ยท Castello

    Church near St. Mark's Square whose crypt holds the tombs of many Doges and is permanently flooded by canal water.

  4. Venetian Arsenal

    Historic site ยท Castello

    Historic shipyard complex where medieval Venice built the great ships behind its trade and naval power.

Mentioned once

8 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. San Francesco della Vigna

    Temple ยท Castello

    Church with an adjacent monastery built on a former vineyard.

  2. Venice Biennale

    Activity ยท Castello

    Major international art exhibition held partly in the Arsenal's former pavilions.

  3. Naval History Museum

    Museum ยท Castello

    Museum next to the Arsenal with a ships pavilion showing vessels built during Venice's golden era.

  4. Ponte del Paradiso

    Historic site ยท Castello

    One of Venice's historic bridges with notable architecture.

  5. Scuola Grande di San Marco (Ospedale Civile)

    Historic site ยท Castello

    Former headquarters of a confraternity founded in 1260 that now serves as Venice's main hospital, behind a church-like facade.

  6. La Boutique del Gelato

    Cafe ยท Castello

    A gelato shop serving authentic churned Italian ice cream with a dense texture.

  7. Palazzo Grimani

    Museum ยท Castello

    State museum in a Grimani family palace whose Tribuna holds over 100 ancient sculptures, lit only from above in the style of the Pantheon.

  8. Riva degli Schiavoni

    Landmark ยท Castello

    A waterfront promenade lined with parked gondolas, close to St. Mark's.