Church of St Geremia,Cannaregio, Venice and canal
CANNAREGIO, VENICE
Things to see and do in Cannaregio
Cannaregio is a vibrant area of the “real” Venice with a number of places to visit from historic ones to art, artisans and more.
Key sights in Cannaregio include the Venice Ghetto dating back to 1516 and made famous by Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. For lovers of art and those that want to see a working industry, the Orosni Furnace/Colour Library is a must.
Ca’ d’Oro one of the best surviving palazzo in Venetian Gothic architecture (circa 1430) which houses the Franchetti art collection (plus bronzes and sculptures on display come from, as well as numerous Venetian and Flemish paintings).
Cannaregio has numerous local artisans working in everything from print to glass and more.
Main Attractions in Cannaregio
Ca’ d’Oro
The best surviving palazzo in Venetian Gothic architecture
Campi dei Mori
Campo dei Mori is the square of the Moors
Casino
located in the palace of Ca’ Vendramin Calergi on the Grand Canal
Chiesa Scalzi
The church of Santa Maria di Nazareth
Orsoni Furnace
Mosaics known and used worldwide from Venice’s Orsoni Furnace
Oratorio dei Crociferi
A small museum/gallery that hosts a pictorial cycle by Palm the Younger
Madonna dell’Orto
The church for lovers of Tintoretto’s paintings
Marco Polo House
One of the world’s greatest explorers
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
One of the best examples of the early Venetian Renaissance
Scuola Vecchia & Abbazia della Misericordia
Founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 13th
Church of Santi Apostoli
Founded in the 7th century, one of the oldest churches in Venice
Venice Ghetto
Dating from 1516 – the oldest ghetto in the world.
Wagner Museum
Ca’ Vendramin Calergi is home to the Venice Casino and the Wagner Museum (Museo Wagner)
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CANNAREGIO AND AREA TOURS & ACTIVITIES
From Get Your Guide
Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio Food and Wine Tour
2-Hour Legends and Ghosts of Cannaregio Tour
Secret Venice: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour on the Venice Canals
Traditional Cafés and Pastry Shops Walking Tour
Private Cannaregio and Jewish Quarter Tour
Venice Art and Architecture Private Walking Tour
Spider-Man, The Tourist & all Movies locations in Venice
Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour and Synagogue Tour Option
Private Evening Tour w/ Drinks & Bites in Cannaregio
Casanova, Vivaldi, and Marco Polo Private Tour
Venice professional photo shoot
All ratings November 2023. E&EO. Images are indicative of the activity but may not be of the tour.