Location: Mestre
Top Things to do in Mestre
Top 10 Free Things to do in Mestre, Veneto
While Venice’s mainland suburb of Mestre has a history and character all its own dating back to medieval times, it owes its growth and fortune to its more powerful offshore neighbor. Unfortunately, it’s everything Venice is not: modern, industrial and cheap. But while they may not compare to the romantic canals of Venice, Mestre does have attractions of its own, including the Torre (Tower) dell'Orologio and the Duomo (Cathedral) di San Lorenzo, located on its town square, Piazza Ferretto.
Restaurants in Mestre
1. AquAlta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
2. Parrocchia Santa Maria Immacolata di Lourdes
3. Forte Marghera
4. Parco San Giuliano
5. Forte Carpenedo
6. Chiesa di San Girolamo
7. Piazza Ferretto
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By deons810 - Hillcrest, South Africa
We had decided to stay in the Mestre district instead of frenetic Venice. What a great decision as Trip Advisor had recommended Piazza Ferretto. What a great decision to visit there. We spent the afternoon taking in the sights and views of the historical buildings and then stayed for supper - a traditional Italian dish of lasagne served in the Piazza with live music nearby.
8. Torre dell'Orologio
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By 113christinec - Maitland, Australia
The square is huge & spectacular, with amazing Christmas lights still on display when we visited in Jan. the clock tower has a little museum under the portico which is worth a look. Make sure to go in both daytime & nighttime.
9. Duomo di San Lorenzo Martire
10. Bosco di Mestre - Bosco dell'Osellino
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