Palazzo Zeno: A Hidden Gem in Venice

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Rialto Bridge, head southwest on Ponte di Rialto towards Calle del Sturion. Continue straight onto Calle di Pescaria, then turn left onto Ruga degli Orefici. Follow this street as it curves to the right and becomes Calle de le Veste. Continue straight until you reach Campo San Bartolomeo. From the campo, take the street towards the northwest that leads you to Calle dei Fabbri. Turn left at the end of this street onto Calle Lunga San Barnaba, which will lead you to the Grand Canal. Cross the canal using the nearest bridge, then proceed straight until you reach a small square named Campiello de Ca' Zen. Palazzo Zeno will be located at number 2580 on the left side of the square.

• Water Bus (Vaporetto)

  From any Vaporetto stop on the Grand Canal, take Line 1 towards San Marco or Line 2 towards San Marco. Get off at the 'Sant'Angelo' stop. After disembarking, walk down the small street called Calle dell'Angelo until you reach Campo Sant'Angelo. From the campo, head towards the street called Calle del Traghetto which leads to Calle dei Fabbri. Turn right and walk until you reach Campo San Bartolomeo. Continue along Calle Lunga San Barnaba, cross the Grand Canal, and reach Campiello de Ca' Zen. Palazzo Zeno is located at number 2580 on the left.

• Walking from St. Mark's Square

  From St. Mark's Square, exit towards the Doge's Palace and take the first left onto Calle dei Fabbri. Continue straight until you reach Campo San Bartolomeo. From the campo, proceed down Calle Lunga San Barnaba, and cross the Grand Canal at the nearest bridge. Once crossed, keep straight until you reach Campiello de Ca' Zen. Palazzo Zeno will be at number 2580 on the left side of the square.