It stands on the narrow finger of Punta della Dogana, in the sestiere of Dorsoduro in Venice and is located between the southern entrance to the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal, at the Bacino di San Marco.
Santa Maria della Salute
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St Mark’s Basilica
It is not only the religious centre of Venice, but also an expression of the political, intellectual and economic aspiration and accomplishments of a city; that for centuries was at the forefront of European culture.
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
or simply the “Frari”, located in the San Polo district in Venice; it has an interior rich in art and funerary monuments.
San Zaccaria
Located in the district of Castello and near to St Mark’s Square in Venice; it is dedicated to the father of St John the Baptist.
Madonna dell’Orto
Situated in the Cannaregio district of Venice, it is richly decorated in beautiful artworks by Tintoretto and other significant artists.
San Francesco della Vigna
Built originally on a vineyard in Castello in Venice, is with the “Frari”, only one of two Franciscan churches.
Venetian Wells – Drinking Water
As the population of Venice in the Rialto area developed, a supply of fresh drinkable water ensured survival.
The Jewish Ghetto of Venice
This was the area in which Jews were forced to live by the government of the Venetian Republic. Located in the district of Cannaregio, it is divided into the Ghetto Nuovo (“New Ghetto”), and the adjacent Ghetto Vecchio (“Old Ghetto”).