Torcello
Understand
Get in
Vaporetto from Venice and Punta Sabbioni.
Get around
The island is small and entirely walkable. The cathedral, museum, and inns are a 10 to 15-minute stroll down Fondamenta Borgognoni, a path along the canal, from the vaporetto stop. You can also take a gondola down the canal to the cathedral.
See
- Archaeological Museum (Museo archaeologico), Palazzo del Consiglio (Vaporetto line 12 to Torcello), ☎ +39 041 730761. Nov-Feb 10-17, Mar to Oct 10.30-17.30. Collection of Greek and Roman finds, archaeological finds from the estuary from Paleo-Veneto and Etruscan periods. € 3.00, reduced € 1.50.
- 🌍 Basilica S.M.Assunta, ☎ +39 041 730119. Nov to Feb 10-17, Mar to Oct 10.30-17.30. Precious mosaics in the oldest cathedral in the lagoon of Venice. Campanile closed for restoration. Adults €5, reduced €4.
Do
Buy
Eat
- 🌍 Osteria al Ponte del Diavolo, Fondamenta dei Borgognoni, 10/11, ☎ +39 041 730401, fax: +39 041 730250, e-mail: info@osteriaalpontedediavolo.com. Tue–Sun 11AM–5PM, dinner by reservation. approx. €25–€50.
- 🌍 Ristorante al Trono di Attila, Via Borgognoni, 7/A, ☎ +39 041 730094, e-mail: Info@Altronodiattila.it. Lunch daily, evenings Fri Sat May-Sept and by reservation (min. 8/10 people). approx. €15–€35.
Drink
Sleep
- 🌍 Locanda Cipriani, Piazza Santa Fosca 29, ☎ +39 041 730150, fax: +39 041 735433, e-mail: info@locandacipriani.com. Mar to Dec, restaurant closed Tue. A rustic and romantic 5-room inn that has hosted several famous guests, including Ernest Hemingway, who wrote Across the River and into the Trees here. Rooms have no TVs but instead a small selection of books. Also has a popular restaurant (reservation required). From €140.00 per person per night; half-board €50 extra.
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