Scala Contarini del Bovolo
A spiral staircase with close views over the terracotta roofs
At a glance
- What it is
- Scenic viewpoint in the San Marco area
- What you see
- Close-up over terracotta roofs and chimneys
- Good for
- Quiet, for twoTerraces & viewpoints
Why go up to Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Scala Contarini del Bovolo is a scenic viewpoint in Venice, in the San Marco area.
The open spiral staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, near Campo Manin. The view from the top is close-up over terracotta roofs and chimneys and a small strip of canal, not a panorama of the lagoon. The staircase holds at most 35 people at a time and is not wheelchair accessible; the open staircase may not suit those with vertigo.
Features & Services
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