Punta della Dogana
Viewpoint · Dorsoduro, Venice

Punta della Dogana

Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The historic customs house now holds art exhibitions in its restored buildings. The open point gives clear views of San Marco, San Giorgio Maggiore and passing boats. Stone benches and open space make it a quiet spot to rest.

On day 3 of Venice & the Canals

Good to know

Tickets
Viewpoint access is free. Exhibitions require separate admission.
Time needed
20 to 40 minutes
Best time
Late afternoon or sunset
Getting there
Vaporetto to Salute stop, then five-minute walk

Itineraries with Punta della Dogana

Day 3 of Venice & the Canals

Dorsoduro and the Salute

How Punta della Dogana fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Basilica di Santa Maria della SaluteBasilica di Santa Maria della Salute
  2. 10:15Punta della DoganaPunta della Dogana
  3. 13:15Peggy Guggenheim CollectionPeggy Guggenheim Collection
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Punta della Dogana questions

Is Punta della Dogana free?

The viewpoint and exterior are free. Paid tickets apply only to current exhibitions inside.

What can you see from Punta della Dogana?

Views cover the entrance to the Grand Canal, the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.

When is Punta della Dogana open?

The viewpoint stays open at all hours. Exhibition hours vary and are listed on site.

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