Sights
Santa Maria della Salute
The domed church at the mouth of the Grand Canal, built as a thank-you for the end of a plague. Opening hours vary with services; check locally.
Modern art in a low white palazzo on the Grand Canal, with a sculpture garden. Closed on Tuesdays.
Closed on Tuesdays.
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Marittima cruise terminals (old city, ships up to 25,000 GT) | 33 min | walk |
| San Basilio terminal (old city, small ships) | 16 min | walk |
| Porto Marghera, Lombardia and Liguria quays (larger ships) | 39 min | taxi or public transport |
| Fusina cruise terminal (mainland, ships up to 250 m) | 33 min | taxi or public transport |
| Chioggia, Isola dei Saloni | 101 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
The domed church at the mouth of the Grand Canal, built as a thank-you for the end of a plague. Opening hours vary with services; check locally.
The main collection of Venetian painting, from gold-ground altarpieces to Titian and Tintoretto. Open every day.
The city's great square, framed by arcades, the basilica and the bell tower. Come early to see it before the crowds build.