On Foot Map: Venice’s Dorsoduro

ByJanelle Nanos
August 27, 2010

Without cars and structurally unchanged for centuries, mysterious Venice is an anachronism–but don’t relegate it to living museum status.

In the scenic district of Dorsoduro, modern art and traditional artisans thrive alongside sleek eateries and much loved enoteche

(wine bars). This walk through Venice’s southwestern side highlights the best of La Serenissima, the Most Serene Republic, both old and new. Linda Burbank explored it “On Foot” in our April 2010 issue. Click here to download and explore the interactive map. 

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