Giudecca

Just across the glittering waters of Venice lies the long tranquil strip of Giudecca island. Here you will experience a genuine immersion into contemporary venetian life, blending the grand history with a more artistic flair.

Known in the middle ages as Spinalonga for its unique shape (it literally means long thorn), Giudecca has served various roles: from a wealthy residential area for noble families to a hub of industrial activity. Today it’s a fascinating mix of tranquility and grand architecture.

If you are interested in art and architecture here you’ll find the most iconic sights and masterpieces of Andrea Palladio : the magnificent Chiesa del Redentore (church of the redeemer) and Chiesa delle zitelle. The redentore is also the focus of one of Venice’s most cherished celebrations, the Festa del Redentore, celebrated annually in july with a spectacular fireworks show and a temporary pontoon bridge connecting the island to the main city that you really can’t miss.

A defining feature of Giudecca island is its transformation of a former industrial giant into more modern cultural spaces. The imposing Neo-gothic facade of the Molino Stucky (a large flour mill in the past) is now a luxury hotel but remains a striking symbol of venetian industrial archaeology.

Furthermore, the island has become a beacon for contemporary art and craftsmanship. For example: here you can find the Casa dei tre oci, an iconic building with a striking triple window facade, now renewed as a photography exhibition centre. Scattered along the fondamenta you’ll discover hidden artisan studious, art galleries and workshops; it’s such a great occasion for all the creative people!

A defining feature of Giudecca island is its transformation of a former industrial giant into more modern cultural spaces. The imposing Neo-gothic facade of the Molino Stucky (a large flour mill in the past) is now a luxury hotel but remains a striking symbol of venetian industrial archaeology.

Furthermore, the island has become a beacon for contemporary art and craftsmanship. For example: here you can find the Casa dei tre oci, an iconic building with a striking triple window facade, now renewed as a photography exhibition centre. Scattered along the fondamenta you’ll discover hidden artisan studious, art galleries and workshops; it’s such a great occasion for all the creative people!