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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Sight4.5 · 14 3524.4 · 1 622≈ 45 minEntry: ~9 €264 m from the center
Hidden in a quiet courtyard near Campo Manin, this Venetian Gothic palazzo is celebrated for its extraordinary external multi-tiered spiral staircase. Commissioned in the late 15th century by Pietro Contarini, the cylindrical brick tower features open arcades resembling a snail shell, or 'bovolo' in Venetian dialect. Climbing the spiraling steps leads to an open-air belvedere with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Venice.
Highlights
- Extraordinary 15th-century external spiral staircase shaped like a snail shell
- Harmonious blend of Venetian Gothic, Renaissance, and Byzantine architecture
- Rooftop belvedere offering spectacular panoramic views of Venice's bell towers
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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