Venice & the Veneto - Cannaregio (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Cannaregio is a well-balanced residential neighbourhood of unpretentious, patrician palazzi (mansions), picturesque canals and quiet campi (squares). Like a middle-aged, hipster aunt, it also has an enviable address book of some of the city’s best bars, restaurants and shops.
- explore the Ghetto, the historic island home of Venice’s Jewish community that offered refuge from the Inquisition and sparked a Renaissance in thought
- discover the chapel that marked a turning point in art history: Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli
- pay respects to the patron saint of travellers and the genius of Tintoretto at Chiesa della Madonna dell’Orto
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting Around, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.
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