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Guide
to the Dorsoduro district
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The
district of Dorsoduro is a relatively central
area of the city, being located in the North
West part of the city between the Grand Canal
and Giudecca Island. A stroll through Dorsodoro
offers the visitor a chance to explore a delightful
and interesting part of the city away from crowded
streets of San Marco and Rialto.
Starting from the south you
will find the imposing church of Santa
Maria della Salute, one of the masterpieces
of Venetian architecture and constructed in the
Baroque style by Baldassarre Longhena.
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IMoving
to the north part you pass by
Palazzo Venier dei Leoni where
the legendary American Peggy Guggenheim
took up residence in 1949, and later
installed her splendid collection
of contemporary art.
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The
Accademia Gallery is also to be
found in this district and it exhibits
famous works of art by Venetian artists
such as Veronese, Giorgione, Bellini,
Tiepolo and Tintoretto.
Nearby on the Grand
Canal is Cà
Rezzonico, a Baroque palace furnished
with original furniture and frescos
by Tiepolo. The Museo del Settecento
Veneziano presents a fascinating portrait
of 16th century Venice at its most
decadent by providing an insight into
the every day life of the patrician
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Whilst having plenty
to do during the day, Dorsoduro district is also
a lively place to visit during the later hours,
enjoying a vibrant nightlife.
Campo
Santa Margherita (square) is
full of bars, pizzerias and restaurants;
this spot is a popular meeting point
for the young people of the city. For
an aperitif, why not order the typical
Venetian “spritz” at one
of the bars, then sit back and enjoy
the atmosphere. For partying into the
small hours of the night, the
night
clubs “Round Midnight”
and “Piccolo Mondo” remain
open very late. |
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