Fondamenta delle Zattere, Waterfront promenade in Dorsoduro, Venice, Italy.
The fondamenta delle Zattere is a long walkway that stretches about 1.1 miles (1.7 kilometers) along the southern edge of Dorsoduro district, offering direct views across the Giudecca Canal toward the islands beyond.
Paved in 1516, this waterfront area derives its name from the rafts that historically transported timber, salt, and coal to Venice, serving as a vital commercial docking point for centuries of maritime trade.
The promenade hosts landmarks including the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario with frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and the former Magazzini del Sale warehouses, now used for contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year.
Visitors can access the fondamenta delle Zattere via vaporetto water bus lines, and the promenade features numerous benches, cafes, gelato shops, and restaurants along its length for resting and dining.
This waterfront location was reportedly the site of a decisive naval battle in 810, where Venetian forces used shallow-draft flat boats to defeat Frankish invaders in the lagoon's shallow waters, securing the republic's independence.
Location: Venice
GPS coordinates: 45.42934,12.32657
Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:21
Venice is naturally suited for romantic getaways, with its winding canals, historic palaces, and squares full of history. This selection gathers places that make the city so popular among couples: Saint Mark's Square with its basilica and campanile, the Bridge of Sighs where tradition invites you to kiss in a gondola, or the quays of Fondamenta delle Zattere stretching along the Giudecca Canal. The Grand Canal, the main artery measuring 3.8 kilometers long, reveals 170 palaces built between the 13th and 18th centuries. This collection also includes characterful accommodations set within authentic Venetian residences. The Gritti Palace occupies a 15th-century palace overlooking the Grand Canal, while Ca' Bonfadini features its frescoed salons in the Cannaregio district. To extend your stay, the La Fenice Theatre offers opera performances in a restored 18th-century setting after the 1996 fire. San Giorgio Maggiore island, accessible by vaporetto, allows you to view the city from its campanile with an unobstructed perspective over the urban area.
Gallerie dell'Accademia
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Dorsoduro
190 m
Gesuati
52 m
San Trovaso
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Santa Maria della Visitazione
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Palazzo Brandolin Rota
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Palazzo Clary
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Sant'Agnese
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Palazzo Barbarigo Nani Mocenigo
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Ca Bembo
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Apotheosis of St Ursula
228 m
Palazzo Mocenigo Gambara
291 m
Palazzo Giustinian Recanati
233 m
Palazzo Querini
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Palazzo Basadonna Giustinian Recanati
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Palazzo Maravegia
277 m
Zattere "A"
29 m
Ex Chiesa di Santa Maria della Carità
266 m
Ponte agli Incurabili
257 m
Ponte de la Calcina
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Ponte de Mezo
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Ponte de le Marevegie
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Ponte Longo
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Palazzo Molin agli Ognissanti
298 m
Ponte de Borgo
241 m
Palazzo Trevisan degli Ulivi
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Ca' Pisani
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Ca' Lippomano
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