Giardino Mistico: A Hidden Oasis in Venice

Getting There

• Walk

  If you are in the central area of Venice, make your way to the nearest Vaporetto (water bus) stop. A good starting point is the Ferrovia stop, which is near the main train station. From Ferrovia, take the Vaporetto Line 1 towards Lido. Get off at the stop called Ca' d'Oro. Once you disembark, walk straight down the Calle de la Cordonata, and then turn left onto Strada Nova. Continue straight until you reach the Campo Santi Apostoli. At the Campo, turn right onto Calle delle Vele, which will lead you towards Cannaregio. Follow the signs to 'Giardino Mistico' as you navigate through the charming streets. The garden is located at Cannaregio, A Carmelitani Scalzi, 54.

• Vaporetto

  From the San Marco area, head to the San Zaccaria Vaporetto stop. Take the Vaporetto Line 1 towards Ferrovia. After about 10 minutes, get off at the Ca' d'Oro stop. Once you are off the Vaporetto, head straight down the Calle de la Cordonata and take a left onto Strada Nova. Continue until you reach Campo Santi Apostoli, then turn right onto Calle delle Vele. Follow the signs to 'Giardino Mistico' until you arrive at Cannaregio, A Carmelitani Scalzi, 54.

• Walk from Jewish Ghetto

  If you are near the Jewish Ghetto, start by walking towards the Strada Nova. Take the Strada Nova towards Ca' d'Oro. After passing several shops and cafes, you will arrive at Campo Santi Apostoli. From there, take a right onto Calle delle Vele and follow the path leading you to Cannaregio. The Giardino Mistico is located at Cannaregio, A Carmelitani Scalzi, 54, just a short walk from the main thoroughfare.