The Dorsoduro District

The Dorsoduro district

A stop on the Venice audio-guided tour, the Dorsoduro district, whose name means hard back, takes its name from the firmer solidity of its ground. Located in the southwest of the city, it is one of its most elegant areas.

The chic and cultural district

Art galleries and universities make Dorsoduro artistic and cultural, while its streets and canals, wider than those of the centre, give it an intimate and romantic side. Calm and airy by day, it comes alive at nightfall, notably around Campo San Barnaba and Campo Santa Margherita, popular with students.

What to see

Dorsoduro gathers great treasures: the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Punta della Dogana, the basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the Zattere. It is one of travellers' favourite districts, between art, calm and authentic atmosphere. Let yourself be carried along by its alleys and its campi.

Practical information

The Dorsoduro district is in the southwest of Venice, reached on foot or by vaporetto. Freely accessible, it can be walked at any time.

What does the name Dorsoduro mean ?

Hard back, referring to the firmer solidity of the district's ground.

What is found in Dorsoduro ?

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Salute basilica, the Punta della Dogana and the Zattere.