Art & Culture in Venice

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Venice. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Discover San Pantalon, home to the world’s largest canvas painting, or visit Il Ridotto, an ancient venue with cultural history. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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44 Hidden Gems

Ca' Bembo

Free space for everyone

"Ca' Bembo" is a referent point for Venice. It's an occupied palace that has become a free cultural and relaxation space right in the center!

Art & culture

Relaxing

Filippo

Muraro

Apr 14, 2025

Orsoni Furnace

Colour & Glass

"Orsoni Furnace" is the only mosaic tile furnace still functioning in the historic center of Venice. It has revived the city's Byzantine mosaic production...

Art & culture

Annamaria

Bergamo

Apr 13, 2025

San Francesco del Deserto

A secret island

"San Francesco del Deserto" in Venice is a little monastery and chapel located near Burano and Torcelio. You can only get there with a private boat...

Art & culture

Relaxing

Annamaria

Bergamo

Apr 13, 2025

Lio Piccolo

Immersion in the lagoon

"Lio Piccolo" in Venice is the perfect place to go on a summer day when the heat is too much to take. I love going there by bike and used to do so daily!

Art & culture

Relaxing

Annamaria

Bergamo

Apr 13, 2025

Il Ridotto

Ancient place of culture

"Il Ridotto" Venice near Piazza San Marco is a special place to me. It is part of the Hotel Monaco & Canal Grande and it hosts special events.

Art & culture

Theaters

Annamaria

Bergamo

Apr 13, 2025

Foundry Valese

The magic of melted metal

"Foundry Valese" in Venice captivates me with its magical, timeless atmosphere. They have been an active smelter since 1913, using traditional techniques!

Art & culture

Annamaria

Bergamo

Apr 13, 2025

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Art & Culture in Venice

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Cecilia

Stacy

You?

Filippo

Gioele

Annamaria

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Cecilia

Stacy

You?

Filippo

Gioele

Annamaria

Ca' Bembo

Free space for everyone

Filippo

Muraro

Orsoni Furnace

Colour & Glass

Annamaria

Bergamo

San Francesco del Deserto

A secret island

Annamaria

Bergamo

Lio Piccolo

Immersion in the lagoon

Annamaria

Bergamo

Il Ridotto

Ancient place of culture

Annamaria

Bergamo

Foundry Valese

The magic of melted metal

Annamaria

Bergamo

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