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Dorsoduro

Spend a slow afternoon in Dorsoduro, Venice's art-minded southern quarter. Stroll the sunny Zattere waterfront, peek into a gondola boatyard, and end the day with a drink among locals in Campo Santa Margherita.

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Dorsoduro sits on higher, more stable ground in the south of Venice and is often described as the city's artistic quarter. It is home to major art museums, the Accademia galleries, and the domed Salute church at its eastern tip.

The long Zattere promenade runs along the Giudecca Canal with open views and sunny café terraces, while the area around Campo Santa Margherita draws students and locals to its bars. Quiet side canals and boatyards, including the squero near San Trovaso, give the district a working-city character alongside its cultural draw.

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Address

Dorsoduro, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy · Dorsoduro

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Walk-in

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morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

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