Location: Cannaregio
Top Things to do in Cannaregio
What to do and see in Cannaregio, Veneto: The Best Architectural Buildings
With its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance, Venice is definitely a city for one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice you must go to the opera or to a classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Label lovers will drool over the high-end shopping in Piazza San Marco.
Restaurants in Venice
1. Palazzo Contarini dal Zaffo
2. Palazzo Fontana Rezzonico
3. European Cultural Centre - Palazzo Mora
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By petermack2011 - Bungay, United Kingdom
I visited the Palazzo Mora two years ago at the last Biennale and it was a great experience so I was keen to visit again. The Palazzo is an easy miss and difficult to find even on the busy street its situated on. You are immediately caught by the sight of the 3 hooded figures in the courtyard and then by the modern sculpture of Pinocchio. There are three floors of exhibits to view in a maze of rooms. If art isn't exactly your thing there is such a broad spectrum of exhibits here there is something there that should move or inspire you. But what's more its also free so worth taking advantage of in Venice.
4. Ex Cinema Teatro Italia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By PaPopHall - Faversham, United Kingdom
At first, I did not appreciate that the Teatro Italia had been converted to a supermarket, as it has remained true to it's origins both outside and looking in. If you pop in as you pass you will not be disappointed and even though there is a security system, I feel certain that you will not be asked to purchase anything if you do not wish to. As it happened I did need some water and paid exactly what I had for the same bottle at a perfectly ordinary Spar the previous day. So don't be put off!! As you walk around, look up! Behind you, the gallery is well presented and even though the figures are cut out you still get a feeling of how it was as a theatre. The frescos are well looked after and there is no sign of neglect or damage. How can this be anything other than a 5 STAR rating!
5. Palazzo Albrizzi
6. Palazzo Bonfadini Vivante
7. Palazzo Dona Giovannelli
8. Palazzo Diedo
9. Palazzo Labia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
Visitors can admire the famous frescoed room in the Palazzo Labia, featuring Tiepolo's "The Meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra" (1746-1747.)
10. Ca' d'Oro
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 620 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
The Ca'd'Oro designed by Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon and built between 1428 and 1430 for the Contarini family, one of the most important families in Venice of which eight members were Doges between 1043 and 1676, has a Ventian Gothic facade which has been the inspiration for paintings and architecture around the world, such as the building of the same name in Glasgow, Scotland. (Glasgow also has a building modelled on the Doge's Palace). Ca'd'Oro's last owner, Baron Giorgio Franchetti collected art and restored the palazzi as a suitable home in which to display his splendid collection. If that isn't enough to see on a visit, Carpenters Workshop Gallery have filled the historic rooms with amazing artistic contemporary furniture, lighting and objects by a host of artists including Nacho Carbonell, Wendell Castle, Vincenzo de Coiis, Studio Drift, Marten Baas, Stuart Haygarth, Vincent Dubourg, Atelier Van Lieshout, Random International, the Verheven Twins and Rick Owens in what is undoubtedly one of the best shows within the city itself during this year's Biennale.
