The aristocratic island
Giudecca
Why locals love it
The biggest island of Venice, it has a different landscape on the side towards the Lagoon: gardens, vegetable gardens, manyfacturies, reparing garages for boats.. real life in Venice! Out from the crowded centre of the city, it can be reached only by "vaporetto".
Why you should visit it
This is the island chosen in the centuries by aristocratic and rich persons who owned villas for their holidays. As a matter of fact you can meet some of the most elegant and exclusive locals in Venice, as for example the Hotel Cipriani. The most important monument is the "Redentore" church.
Special tip
There is an active intellectual and culturale life here, so looking for exposures or cultural events in Giudecca.
Giudecca
Giudecca, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy