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 October 22, 2005
 
For our second day in Venice, we decided to by-pass the heavy tourist areas and venture around the S. Croce and Dorsoduro areas of Venice.

Our first stop was head out toward the Commercial Port (Porto Commerciale-Sezione di Marittima) to see where the Costa Victoria would be moored.  We wanted to see if it would be walkable with our luggage.  Walkable? Yes.  Handling a bunch of heavy luggage?  It would have been very difficult for us.  If you're in your 20's and in great shape.  It should be no problem.

We then headed back to the Piazzale Roma to start our "wonderings".  Many travel books suggest just wondering around and "getting lost".  We planned to do just that BUT we carried some maps with us.  We never really got lost.  We always knew "about" where we were at, at all times.  The 2 maps we used in concert were:

 
An Italian map titled - Venezia
Written in Italian but it is very
clear with all the main landmarks
marked.


MapEasy's Guidemap to Venice
We followed some of the
 restaurant suggestions on the
 map and it is easy to follow.

We had several other maps.  What you will find is a variety of naming conventions. I don't think there is one definitive map of Venice.  So it is a good idea to have a few that you can cross-reference.

By the Piazzale Roma, we did find a supermarket.  Actually it has several store fronts all linked together inside.  If you need to buy toiletries or some groceries, this is where you can go.  Walk along the Grand Canal of the Piazzale heading in the direction of Northwest.  Grand Canal on your right, storefronts on your left.  You will eventually see it.

 
 
 
From the Piazzale Roma we headed to the corner where the Giardino Papadopoli was across a canal and then headed south into the western portion of S. Croce.

After stopping for a gelato, we continued heading south.


Giardino Papadopoli

We saw this unique 4-sided bridge along the way.
 

Dorsoduro
This  area of Venice does not have a lot of tourist traffic.  It was great to just wonder around.  Most areas were almost deserted.  Mostly a residential area.


S. Nicolo dei Mendicoli, Dorsoduro.
With white facade on right.

 

S. Nicolo dei Mendicoli

San Sebastiano

http://www.chorusvenezia.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=7

 

We stopped for a late lunch at Locanda Montin.  It has a lovely outdoor dining area in the back.  Minus the falling leaves on our table, it was a peaceful place to eat.


San Barnaba
 

   

Ca' Rezzonico

After leaving the Campo San Barnaba we found ourselves at a dead end with the Ca' Rezzonico Museum at this dead end.  We were not looking for it but it was a pleasant surprise.  Not only was it one of the museums listed for use with our Venice Card, but it showcased wonderful art.

We also learned something about many of the Venice museums, no picture taking inside.  I managed to get a few picture off before the "camera police" came after me.  Many museums also do not allow large bags.  This museum had a bag check station.

 

They did allow us to take pictures out of a window.  This is the view from the museum facing towards the west.  
 
Website for Ca' Rezzonico

http://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/
 
 

 

   The rest of the photos from our Venice visit are on the following pages:

 
- October 21, 2005
 
- October 23, 2005
 - October 31, 2005
   
   
 
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