Best Parks nature in Venice
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From the classic Giardini della Biennale and San Giorgio Maggiore, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 13,014 reviews
Explore the Giardini della Biennale, Venice's green home for international art. Wander shaded avenues past architect-designed national pavilions, and pause on a bench among the trees.
★ 4.7 · 605 reviews
Cross the water to San Giorgio Maggiore, a quiet island opposite Piazza San Marco. Visit the Palladian church, then climb the bell tower for sweeping views over Venice and the Grand Canal.
★ 4.5 · 2,512 reviews
Slip into Giardini Reali, a tidy garden on the Grand Canal just beside St Mark's. Walk its flower-lined paths, then rest on a bench with the water in front of you.
★ 4.4 · 8,966 reviews
Spend time at Parco San Giuliano, a spacious lagoon-side park beside Mestre. Walk or cycle its long paths, look across the water toward Venice, and stop at a bar or playground.
★ 4.4 · 3,521 reviews
Pause at Giardini Papadopoli, a leafy garden just steps from Venice's bus and car gateway. Sit under tall shade trees, listen to birds and a small fountain, and let the children use the playground.
★ 4.6 · 2,066 reviews
Drop into Giardini della Marinaressa, a small pine-shaded garden on the lagoon edge. Browse the rotating modern sculptures and sit on a bench with the water beside you.
★ 4.9 · 611 reviews
Visit the Dolomites' most photographed lakes in a small-group minivan. Walk beside Lake Braies and Lake Misurina and explore Cortina.
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★ 3.7 · 369 reviews
Step into Andrea Zanzotto Park, a compact green pocket in the middle of Mestre. Stroll the formal garden in front of Villa Querini, then wander the softer, romantic plantings behind it.
★ 4.9 · 17 reviews
Wander out to Parco delle Rimembranze, a peaceful lawn-filled park on Venice's south-eastern edge. Stretch your legs on open grass and enjoy the space far from the tourist crowds.
★ 4.6 · 151 reviews
Escape to Oasis Lipu Ca' Roman, a protected nature reserve at the far end of Pellestrina near Lido. Walk its natural paths through lagoon landscape and watch for birdlife.
★ 4.7 · 995 reviews
See the Dolomites' lakes and peaks on a guided coach day from Venice. Explore Cortina d'Ampezzo and stop at Lake Misurina.
★ 4.9 · 1,145 reviews
Swap Venice's canals for the lakes and peaks of the Dolomites. Stop at Lake Misurina and wander Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Venice · 🌳 Nature
Giardini della Biennale
1h
Venice · 🏛️ Landmark
San Giorgio Maggiore
Giardini Reali
20 min
Parco San Giuliano
1h30
Giardini Papadopoli
Giardini della Marinaressa
Venice · 🧭 Tours
Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies Day Trip
10h
Andrea Zanzotto Park
30 min
Parco delle Rimembranze
45 min
Oasis Lipu Ca 'Roman
2h
The Best of the Dolomites Mountains Day Trip
Dolomites Day Trip with Cortina and 2 Lakes
