We'll be in Venice (Castello area) for 3 days Oct 30-Nov 2 traveling with friends, their first trip/our second. They are not so into museums so I'm looking for recommendations to experience art in-situ. I know Venice is so full of great in-situ opportunities, but it's overwhelming so I'm hoping for some advice from RS travelers' personal experiences.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11852 posts
We never miss the Frari Church when in Venice, covered nicely by Mr. Steves in his book. Also go to the museum above the Basilica di San Marco, and the Scuola di San Rocca, which took us 3 trips to get to, is FANTASTIC.
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Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
I can second Laurels' three recommendations. If they like modern art and the weather is decent, you might consider going to Murano to see the large outdoor glass installations there. Here's a photo I took of one of those pieces: Murano outdoor glass
Posted by
Green Bay
21370 posts
In Castello, the Scuola San Giorgio degli Schiavone. Beautiful "St George and the Dragon" by Carpaccio, along with numerous other artworks originally commissioned for the Scuola.
Posted by
Adelaide, Australia
54 posts
I believe that the Biennale will still be running so that may be some opportunities there. There are some interesting exhibits on Isola di San Giorgio.
Posted by
California
494 posts
The churches of Venice have art in situ. One of them is San Zaccharia in Castello. Make sure you have a few coins for the light boxes, especially the painting by Bellini. Of course, San Marco is one big art in situ. I usually get the Chorus Pass to get into many of the churches, where you will not need any coins for the light boxes.
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Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
I'd forgotten about the Chorus Pass. Do look into that. It's a great deal.
Posted by
Reading, PA, USA
1637 posts
The Chorus Pass is a good bargain if you are going to 4 or more of the churches on the pass. Note, St Mark's is not on the pass and is free. I might be interested in this if I were coming back to Venice within a year.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17600 posts
The Bienniale will indeed still be running. We went yesterday to the Giardini venue really enjoyed it. Will visit the Arsenale site later this week.
Posted by
bethesda, md, us
212 posts
The Frari by far my favorite, though in addition to some of the other sites mentioned you might want to also check out San Giovanni e Paolo, and the fabulous C'Rezzonico:
http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/il-museo/museum/la-sede-e-la-storia-2/
Posted by
Texas
144 posts
I don't think you will have as much concern as other cities with museum. When we were in Venice we did most of Rick's walks, Especially enjoyed the rialto to frari walk, and I thought that is the best was to enjoy Venice. Walk around and as you pass by the churches peek and enjoy the art and history.
Posted by
OP
Pullman, WA, USA
77 posts
Thanks everyone for the great advice. I think we will get the chorus pass, over the three days it will handy. I also discovered that our B&B is very close to the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni so we are excited about that. Thank you again, cheers!