Venezia

Venice Parks and Gardens

Venice’s green spaces range from the historic Royal Gardens near St. Mark’s Square to the Napoleon-era Giardini della Biennale, a major international art venue. On the islands, visitors can explore the secluded monastic grounds of San Lazzaro and the pine-shaded paths of Sant’Elena. The mainland districts of Mestre and Marghera offer vast urban retreats like Parco San Giuliano, which overlooks the lagoon, and reclaimed military sites like Forte Bazzera, providing a contrast to the city's dense stone architecture.

Royal Gardens of Venice

Historic royal gardens featuring neoclassical pavilions and seasonal blooms, recently restored to preserve their cultural heritage.

Public Gardens

This huge park was established by Napoleon Bonaparte and serves as an exhibition space.

Groggia Gardens

This nice little park close to the Venetian lagoon is a favorite place for the locals. Come here to rest under the trees.

Savorgnan Gardens

Surrounding the Savorgnan Palace, these gardens are a green oasis of the Cannaregio district.

Mekhitarist Monastery of Venice

Originally, the island was used as a leper colony where the ill were kept so the disease would not spread.

Remembrance Park

A park commemorating the soldiers who fought in WWII is a very peaceful place. With several playgrounds, it is ideal for a family afternoon.

Sant’Elena

There is a church and a cloister on this island (its history dating back to the 11th century), as well as beautiful public gardens with a…

Giardino delle Vergini

Located at the end of the Arsenale, this garden occupies the site of a former monastery and serves as a contemporary exhibition space for the Venice Biennale.