Guidebook: from Mestre to Venice
Sightseeing
A great church with incredible paintings. The heart of Venetian architecture.
178 locals recommend
Basilica of the Friars
A great church with incredible paintings. The heart of Venetian architecture.
You must visit this foundation in St. George island! You will find an incredible library, an astonishing cloister, and a wonderful maze realized by Borges name!
13 locals recommend
Fondazione Giorgio Cini
Isola di San Giorgio MaggioreYou must visit this foundation in St. George island! You will find an incredible library, an astonishing cloister, and a wonderful maze realized by Borges name!
libreria Acqua alta
5176b C. Longa Santa Maria FormosaPeculiar library with the famous "books stairs".
Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica
328 P.za San MarcoJust a must-see.
Doge's Palace
1 P.za San MarcoAnother must-see!
Ca' Rezzonico
3136 DorsoduroA great museum in a spectacular Venetian palace.
Food scene
One of the best places in Mestre town! Local food and much much good wine.
72 locals recommend
Hostaria Vite Rossa
30 Via Pietro BemboOne of the best places in Mestre town! Local food and much much good wine.
Ai Promessi Sposi
4367 Calle dell'OcaA traditional local dinner with very good fish food.
Rosticceria Gislon
5424 Calle de la BissaOne of the best 'Mozzarella in carrozza' you will ever get!
Cà D'Oro alla Vedova
3912 Ramo Ca' d'OroTry the famous "polpette" (meatballs). A must-have!
Cantina Do Spade
Great fish and spritw in this round-the-corner hostaria!
Gelatoteca Suso
5453 Sotoportego de la BissaOne of the best icecreams in town!
THE place to eat in Mestre area! Still innovative after so many years. Ideal for celebrations.
16 locals recommend
Caffè Concerto
21 Via Passo S. BoldoTHE place to eat in Mestre area! Still innovative after so many years. Ideal for celebrations.
Il Ridotto Restaurant
4509 Campo Santi Filippo e GiacomoA special restaurant, for special dinners.
Neighborhoods
The old Jewish Ghetto is the original one! That is, the one who gave birth to the name 'ghetto'.
84 locals recommend
Cannaregio
The old Jewish Ghetto is the original one! That is, the one who gave birth to the name 'ghetto'.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Download app 'AVM'
With 'AVM - Venezia' official app you will have access to bus and boats timetables, you can buy tickets online, and you can also pay the parking.
What to pack
Rain-proof shoes
If you come in Winter or Fall, don't forget some rain-proof shoes... or some boots for the 'acqua alta'!
Useful phrases
Basic phrases
'Hello' or 'goodbye' --> always 'ciao'
'Where is the toilet' --> 'Dove é il bagno?'
'how much does it cost' --> 'Quanto costa?'
'thank you' --> 'grazie'
Getting around
Venezia Unica card
If you plan to stay a few days and to use the public boat service more than 3 times, think about buying the Venezia Unica card. You can buy it online at https://www.veneziaunica.it/en or at any Public transport office in Venice or Mestre.