Venice Hotel Accommodation Guide Hotel Location: Cannaregio Castello Dorsoduro San Marco San Polo Santa Croce Lido Giudecca Hotel Rating: 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 … [Read more...]
Restaurants in Venice
April 13, 2012 by
Restaurants in Venice Restaurant Location: Cannaregio Castello Dorsoduro Santa Croce San Marco San Polo Giudecca/Lido The Islands It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not … [Read more...]
Places to see in Dorsoduro
April 12, 2012 by
Places to see in Dorsoduro: Dorsoduro Palaces, Squares, Monuments and Streets: From the imposing palaces on the Grand Canal to the many churches with their wealth of sculptures and paintings, there is much to see and do in Dorsoduro. This sestiere is generally less touristy than some parts of Venice and has always been a popular district with wealthy Venetians and expatriates living in Venice. Shaded squares, narrow streets, quiet canal channels and pretty neighbourhoods are … [Read more...]
Dorsoduro, Venice
April 12, 2012 by
Dorsoduro, Venice's "Hard Ridge": Dorsoduro's (literally 'hard ridge') refers to the character of the land in this part of Venice, which is a bit higher and rockier - or at least, more solid - than the other less firm areas of land that emerged from the lagoon over the centuries. It's a sprawling sestiere that extends over a large chunk of the southern part of the city, beginning at Punta della Dogana, a v-shaped promontory that juts out into the San Marco basin like the prow of a … [Read more...]
Restaurants in Dorsoduro, Venice
March 22, 2012 by
Restaurants in Dorsoduro, Venice It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not all open at night. Booking is highly advisable, especially when you want an outside table. And not all restaurants (especially the smaller ones) take credit cards. Taverna San Trovaso Fondamenta Priuli, Dorsoduro 1016 Close to the Accademia vaporetto stop; menu classic … [Read more...]