Castello
Castello is an area situated east of St. Mark’s Square in the city centre of Venice. Large part of the district is covered by a picturesque Giardini Pubblici park. Arsenale di Venezia and Basilica Concattedrale di San Pietro di Castello are a must. There are also three interesting museums: Museo Storico Navale, Museo Dipinti Sacri Bizantini - Istituto Ellenico and Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra. Castello boasts of several churches like: Chiesa dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Chiesa dell'Ospedaletto o Santa Maria dei Derelitti, Chiesa di S. Maria della Pietà o della Visitazione (Chiesa di Vivaldi), Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci, Chiesa di San Giovanni in Bragora, Chiesa di San Lio, Chiesa di San Martino, Chiesa di San Zaccaria, Chiesa di Sant' Elena, Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa and Chiesa San Giovanni Battista - Palazzo di Malta.
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Museum of Querini Stampalia Scientific Foundation
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The museum is hosted in the former family residence of the Querini Stampali family. The building is an architectural monument in itself, and home to impressive collections of art objects today. Art lovers will be delighted to discover works by Bellini, Longhi, Palma, Ricci and others. The museum
Bridge of Sighs
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The Bridge of Sighs is the most romantic spot in Venice and the invariable highlight of every visit to the 'City of Water'. The covered limestone bridge links the old prison and the Doge's Palace over Rio di Palazzo. This location was the root of the popular name of the construction in the 19th
Giardini Pubblici
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For true nature lovers, the Public Gardens to the east of Venice are areal must. The stunning park is picturesquely situated along the banks of the Schiavoni River, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. At the same time, the calm green area is only a short distance from the centre with all
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