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Scala Contarini del Bovolo
The snail staircase
The spiral “bovolo” staircase of Palazzo Contarini, climbed for a view over the rooftops of San Marco.
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- Rooftop view
- Renaissance spiral stair
- Address
- Corte Contarini del Bovolo, San Marco 4303, 30124 Venezia
San Marco, Venice - Nearest waterbus
- San Silvestro
250 m · 3 min walk
More distances - Phone
- +39 041 309 6605
- Website
- gioiellinascostidivenezia.it
About Scala Contarini del Bovolo
The Scala Contarini del Bovolo is in Corte Contarini del Bovolo, San Marco 4303, between Campo Manin and Campo San Luca. Bovolo is Venetian for snail: the open spiral staircase climbs the outside of the palace to a loggia with a view over the city’s roofs and domes. It is run by the Fondazione Venezia Servizi alla Persona; tickets and opening hours are on its website.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Scala Contarini del Bovolo before you go.
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Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Scala Contarini del Bovolo, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Saturnia & International200 m3 min walk
- Aman Venice300 m4 min walk
- Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal300 m4 min walk
- The St. Regis Venice300 m4 min walk
- Ai Reali350 m4 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Scala Contarini del Bovolo are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Walking times assume about 80 metres a minute, so real routes take a little longer.
Nearest waterbus stops
- San Silvestro1250 m3 min walk
- Rialto12300 m4 min walk
- Sant'Angelo1350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- La Fenice150 m2 min walk
- The Rialto Bridge350 m5 min walk
- St Mark’s Basilica400 m5 min walk
- The Doge’s Palace500 m6 min walk
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection500 m6 min walk
- The Accademia650 m8 min walk
- Marco Polo Airport7.7 km
Main railway stations
- Venezia Santa Lucia1.3 km16 min walk
Location
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