{"id":3094,"date":"2022-08-15T08:32:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T08:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.veneziadaesplorare.com\/?p=3094"},"modified":"2026-01-17T18:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:26:32","slug":"punta-della-dogana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/punta-della-dogana\/","title":{"rendered":"Punta della Dogana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Punta della Dogana<\/strong> (or simply Punta Dogana) is a unique area of Venice, characterized by its triangular-shaped building and its tall tower rising over six meters. For centuries, it marked the point of entry for all commercial routes bringing goods to the great Rialto market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-venezia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-venezia-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-venezia-1-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Punta della Dogana, Venice \u2013 photo by Ole Steffensen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Today, together with Palazzo Grassi, it is a museum of contemporary art belonging to the Pinault Collection. In this guide, we will walk you through Punta della Dogana, providing all the essential information on what to see and what to do in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can admire this spectacular panoramic spot during a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.\nUnforgettable and romantic, it is one of the experiences <strong>not to be missed in Venice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <aside class=\"vde-hero\" role=\"complementary\">\n              <a class=\"vde-hero__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/venice-grand-canal-gondola-ride-with-app-commentary-t221382\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"top\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/canal-grande-giro-gondola.jpg\"\n               alt=\"Gondola tour on the Grand Canal\"\n               title=\"Gondola tour on the Grand Canal\"\n               loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/a>\n      \n      <div class=\"vde-hero__body\">\n        <h3 class=\"vde-hero__title\">Venice: Gondola ride along the Grand Canal with live commentary<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"vde-hero__lead\">A romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, with a guide sharing stories and secrets about Venice\u2019s historic palaces.<\/p>\n                  <div class=\"vde-hero__social\" aria-label=\"Valutazione e recensioni\">\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__stars\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__rating\">4.1\/5<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__sep\">\u00b7<\/span>\n            <span class=\"vde-hero__reviews\">\n              15.720 recensioni su GetYourGuide            <\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        \n                  <ul class=\"vde-hero__bullets\">\n                          <li>Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance<\/li>\n                          <li>Book now, pay later<\/li>\n                          <li>Duration: 35 minutes<\/li>\n                          <li>Live commentary in Italian<\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n        \n        <div class=\"vde-hero__cta\">\n                      <span class=\"vde-hero__price\">From <strong>\u20ac da \u20ac 35,00<\/strong> per person<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"vde-hero__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/venice-grand-canal-gondola-ride-with-app-commentary-t221382\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"top\">\n            Discover the tour \u2192          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/aside>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dove-si-trova\">Where is Punta della Dogana located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">We are in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/dorsoduro-venice\/\" title=\"Dorsoduro Venice\">Dorsoduro district of Venice<\/a><\/strong>, on a small stretch of land where the Giudecca Canal meets the <strong>Grand Canal<\/strong>. This area is home to three extraordinary and historic landmarks: the <strong>Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute<\/strong>, the Patriarchal Seminary, and the <strong>Dogana da Mar<\/strong>\u2014the actual building of Punta della Dogana, which we will explore in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph translation-block\" id=\"storia\" style=\"background-color:#fcb90040\"><strong>CURIOSITY<\/strong><br>Punta della Dogana is also known by Venetians as <strong>Punta della Salute<\/strong> or <strong>Punta da M\u00e0r<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dogana da Mar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A brief history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">During the Italian Renaissance, the <strong>Serene Republic of Venice<\/strong> became one of the most powerful states in the Mediterranean, with <strong>increasingly extensive trade routes<\/strong> and ever-growing commercial traffic. The original historic customs house gradually became obsolete and inadequate to handle the volume of goods arriving in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">For this reason, in <strong>1676<\/strong>, architect <strong>Giuseppe Benoni<\/strong> designed a new building intended to serve as a more modern and efficient customs headquarters, better suited to the needs of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Punta della Dogana: what to see<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The unique architecture of Punta della Dogana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>Dogana da Mar<\/strong> is a two-story building with a <strong>triangular floor plan<\/strong> that closely resembles the <strong>bow of a ship<\/strong>. It is easily recognizable from a distance thanks in part to the two monumental sculptures created by <strong>Bernardo Falconi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-venezia.jpeg\" alt=\"Punta della Dogana landscape\" class=\"wp-image-3095\" title=\"Punta della Dogana landscape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-venezia.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-venezia-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foto dall&#8217;alto di Punta della Dogana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scultura\">The Golden Sphere at Punta della Dogana, Venice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">A work of art that has become famous around the world and rises high above the skyline: a gilded bronze sphere supported by <strong>two giant atlantes<\/strong>. Resting on what is known as the <strong>\u201cGolden Sphere\u201d<\/strong> is the <strong>statue of the goddess Fortuna<\/strong>\u2014called <strong>\u201cOccasio\u201d<\/strong>\u2014created by <strong>Bernardo Falconi<\/strong>. Despite its size, the sculpture rotates and indicates the direction of the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">This artwork carries a <strong>strong symbolic meaning<\/strong>: just as the statue turns with changing winds, so too can our fate shift from one day to the next, suddenly and entirely unexpectedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-palla-d-oro.jpeg\" alt=\"Pala d&#039;Oro - Punta della Dogana\" class=\"wp-image-3101\" title=\"Pala d&#039;Oro - Punta della Dogana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-palla-d-oro.jpeg 697w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-palla-d-oro-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palla d&#8217;Oro &#8211; Foto di Matteo Cargasacchi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faro\">The Lantern: the beacon that guided ships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">It was one of the main reference points for merchant ships arriving in Venice. <strong>Standing 6 meters tall<\/strong>, weighing <strong>1,650 kg<\/strong> and with a <strong>50 cm diameter<\/strong>, it featured a <strong>180 cm lantern<\/strong>: the light was clearly visible even through the fog of the lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Built between <strong>1850 and 1860<\/strong>, it has since been restored by the company <strong>Neri<\/strong>, which <strong>reinforced the existing structure<\/strong> by adding a steel core. The restoration work was far from simple, especially considering that the lamp alone weighs <strong>85 kg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/faro-punta-della-dogana.jpg\" alt=\"Punto della Dogana - Venice\" class=\"wp-image-3103\" title=\"Punto della Dogana - Venice\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/faro-punta-della-dogana.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/faro-punta-della-dogana-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lantern - photo by nerinorthamerica.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">All information about the restoration work is available on <strong>Neri\u2019s official website<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museo-punta-della-dogana\">Contemporary art exhibitions and sculpture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Punta della Dogana<\/strong>, together with <strong>Palazzo Grassi<\/strong>, a historic cultural hub in the San Marco district, are two <strong>contemporary art museums<\/strong> connected to the <strong>Pinault Collection<\/strong>. The curatorial program is extremely rich, featuring a wide range of exhibitions, artworks, and sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/museo-punta-della-dogana.jpg\" alt=\"Punta della Dogana Museum\" class=\"wp-image-3105\" title=\"Punta della Dogana Museum\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/museo-punta-della-dogana.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/museo-punta-della-dogana-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Punta della Dogana Museum - palazzograssi.it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vista\">What can you see from Punta della Dogana, Venice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>panoramic view<\/strong> from this small strip of land is truly breathtaking. From <strong>Fondamenta Salute<\/strong>, you can admire in all its grandeur the <strong>St. Mark\u2019s Campanile<\/strong>, easily recognizable alongside the architecture of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/doge-palace-venice\/\" title=\"Doge&apos;s Palace\">Doge\u2019s Palace (Palazzo Ducale)<\/a><\/strong>, the historic residence of the Doge of Venice (as shown in the photo above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-cosa-si-vede.jpeg\" alt=\"What can you see from Punta della Dogana, Venice?\" class=\"wp-image-3100\" title=\"What can you see from Punta della Dogana, Venice?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-cosa-si-vede.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punta-della-dogana-cosa-si-vede-300x188.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture from Punta della Dogana - Venice | Photo by khrawlings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">In front of us lies the small island dominated by the imposing <strong>Church of San Giorgio Maggiore<\/strong>, one of Palladio\u2019s finest masterpieces. To the right, the view opens onto the entire <strong>Giudecca Island<\/strong>, where the <strong>Church of Santa Maria della Presentazione<\/strong> clearly stands out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a few minutes to listen to the sounds of the lagoon and allow this landscape to become part of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"come-arrivare\">How to get to Punta della Dogana, Venice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reach <strong>Punta della Dogana<\/strong> in two ways: on foot, with a pleasant walk of about <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>, or by using the <strong>vaporetto<\/strong> (water bus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Walking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Starting from <strong>Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station<\/strong>, cross the <strong>Ponte della Costituzione<\/strong> and walk along the <strong>Rio Novo<\/strong>. Continuing your walk, you will cross the entire <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/dorsoduro-venice\/\" title=\"Dorsoduro District\">Dorsoduro district<\/a><\/strong>. Below you\u2019ll find a map where you can set your navigator to guide you on foot all the way to <strong>Punta della Dogana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vde-map\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2799.924752475162!2d12.333476015098848!3d45.43101817910059!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x477eb1d6aaad59b9%3A0x627311602a64b76d!2sPunta%20della%20Dogana!5e0!3m2!1sit!2sit!4v1660245060406!5m2!1sit!2sit\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By ACTV Vaporetto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">From <strong>Piazzale Roma B<\/strong>, you can take <strong>Line 5.1<\/strong> and get off at the <strong>Zattere B<\/strong> stop. From there, it\u2019s about a <strong>10-minute walk<\/strong>. Once you arrive, set your navigator using the map above if you need help finding your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to purchase your ticket online to avoid long\u2014and exhausting\u2014lines at the ticket office. There is no surcharge, so buying it online is recommended via <strong>this link<\/strong>. If you plan to use the vaporetto multiple times during the day, you can also purchase a <strong>24-hour pass<\/strong>, a <strong>48-hour ticket<\/strong>, or passes valid for up to <strong>one week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/venice-waterbus-and-mainland-bus-pass-t451258\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Vaporetto and boats tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orari\">Tickets and opening hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Punta della Dogana<\/strong> is <strong>open every day<\/strong> (except Tuesdays) from <strong>10:00 am to 7:00 pm<\/strong>. Last admission is at <strong>6:00 pm<\/strong>. The combined ticket for <strong>Palazzo Grassi<\/strong> and <strong>Punta della Dogana<\/strong> costs <strong>\u20ac15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Reduced admission is available for <strong>students up to 25 years old<\/strong> with a valid university ID. Admission is <strong>free for visitors under 19<\/strong> and for <strong>authorized guides<\/strong>. Journalists are also entitled to free entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see nearby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">In addition to the <strong>Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute<\/strong>, we recommend visiting the <strong>Peggy Guggenheim Collection<\/strong>, just a couple of minutes away on foot. It is one of the most important international landmarks for modern art.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than a stunning panoramic viewpoint, Punta della Dogana is now a major cultural landmark dedicated to contemporary art.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attrazioni-venezia","category-musei-venezia"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":8}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3094"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5526,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3094\/revisions\/5526"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}