The Serenity of Chiesa di Santa Maria della Fava

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from the Rialto Bridge, head southeast on Ruga degli Oresi towards Ruga Vecchia, then turn left onto Campo San Bartolomeo. Continue straight until you reach the end of the campo and turn right onto Calle dei Fabbri. After a short walk, take a left onto Calle della Fava, and you will find Chiesa di Santa Maria della Fava at Campo della Fava.

• Vaporetto (Water Bus)

  If you're near a Vaporetto stop, take Line 1 towards San Marco - Giardinetti and get off at the stop named 'San Marco'. From here, walk towards the Basilica of San Marco, then continue onto the left side of the basilica and follow the signs to the Piazza San Marco. Once you reach the piazza, head towards the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) and then take the alley (Calle del Lovo) on your left. This will lead you to Campo della Fava where the church is located.

• Walking

  If you are near the Accademia Bridge, walk towards the Salute Church, then follow the canal along the Zattere promenade until you reach the end. Turn left onto Calle delle Veste and continue straight until you reach Campo Santa Maria del Giglio. From there, take the first right onto Calle del Teatro, then continue straight until you reach Campo della Fava.

• Walking

  From the train station (Venezia Santa Lucia), exit the station and walk straight towards the Grand Canal. Take the left side of the canal walking along the Fondamenta Santa Lucia. Follow the canal until you reach the Ferrovia stop (the train station Vaporetto stop). From there, take Line 1 Vaporetto to the 'Rialto' stop, then follow the walking directions mentioned in the first option.