Mazzorbo
Venice, Italy
Vineyards, Michelin starred restaurant and peace
About Mazzorbo
Mazzorbo is linked to Burano by a bridge. It was once an important trading centre but is now known for its vineyards and orchards.
Mazzorbo’s main attractions are the fourteenth century Church of Santa Caterina, the Venissa boutique hotel, vineyard and Michelin starred restaurant (link below).
The walled Venissa vineyard grows the Dorona grape – a very rare white-wine grape grown exclusively around Venice.
The first traces of viticulture in the area date back to over 2500 years ago – and even St Mark’s Square once had a vineyard in the year 1150.
In 1881, archaeologists discovered Mycenaean pottery on Mazzorbo, showing that there was commercial activity on the island in 1600–1100 BC
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Mazzorbo Information
Map of vaporetto route line number 12 to Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo
Vaporetto Stop for Mazzorbo
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Vaporetto Stop Mazzorbo (ACTV Line 12) Or walk from Burano |
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View our vaporetto/waterbus timetables here ➤ Buy vaporetto/waterbus tickets ➤ |
Vaporetto line 12 goes from F.te Nove to Mazzorbo via Burano and then onwards ending in Punta Sabbioni. View the line 12 page here (with timetable and map).
The stops are:
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F.te Nove (map) |  |
Murano (map) |
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Mazzorbo (map) |  |
Torcello (map) |
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Burano (map) |  |
Treporti (map) |
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Punta Sabbioni (map) |
Mazzorbo, Murano & Burano Walking Tour
Hop from island to island on this Venice walking tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour of three Venetian islands. Let your guide help you purchase water taxi tickets and make your way to the islands of Mazzorbo, Burano, and Murano. Uncover what makes each island unique.
Admire the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colorful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass artwork that adorns Murano.
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View medieval churches and byzantine mosaics on the island of Mazzorbo |
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Admire local craftsmen at glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano |
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Marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the deep blue lagoon |
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Snap pictures to share of the vibrantly colored houses on the island of Burano |
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Church of Saint Caterina
The church of Santa Caterina on Mazzorbo was originally built in 783. It was rebuilt between 1283 and 1291 and annexed to a Benedictine nun convent with the same name – Santa Caterina.
Over the years the church has been in various forms of decay and restructuring wor has been ongoing.
The church has a unique aisle with a ceiling which resembles the hull of a ship dating to the 15th century.
Artworks in the church include:
– Mystical wedding of Saint Katherine by Matteo Ponzone and one by Giuseppe Porta.
– Above the entrance door there is a sculptured marble lunette with the Mystical wedding of Saint Katherine and two Donors.
The church has the oldest bell in the lagoon. The bell tower was built in the 14th century. It dates to 1318.
Venissa Restaurant
The Michelin starred restaurant offers seven-course or a ten-course tasting menu with wine pairings.
They also offer a boat service for anyone ‘wishing to live an immersive experience and crossing the lagoon from Venice or Altino to Mazzorbo island’.
The restaurant website is here
If your pocket can’t stretch to the Venissa restaurant, Mazzorbo also has Trattoria alla Maddalena nearby.
Venissa Wine Resort & Hotel
Offering rooms on Mazzorbo Islands in the northern Venetian Lagoon, renovated Venissa Wine Resort is surrounded by its orchard and vineyards.
Rooms come with exposed-beam ceilings and parquet floors, and free WiFi throughout.
Fitted with modern furnishings, air-conditioned rooms at Venissa Wine Resort bed and breakfast come with a flat-screen TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Homemade cakes, yoghurt and hot drinks, together with cold cuts and cheese all feature for the sweet and savory breakfast. Each morning you can enjoy it in the dining room.
The Michelin-starred Venissa Wine Resort restaurant is also available.
Guests can purchase own-produced white wine on site.
A Vaporetto water bus stop, 100 metres (328ft) from the property, will bring you to Venice in 40 minutes.
Nearby Venice Lagoon Islands
Link to: Burano
Burano
Painted houses and lace-making
Link to: Murano
Murano
Glass making and rare mosaics
Link to: Torcello
Torcello
Byzantine Mosaics and film stars
Burano & Murano Tours & Tickets
VENICE LAGOON ISLANDS ACCOMODATION
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Murano
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Burano
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Lido di Venezia
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