Amongst Venetians, the Castello sestiere is known to keep the authentic culture alive where most of the residents live. A true Venice of yesteryear.

There is everything you need: unique cultural landmarks, from greengrocers to butchers, bars for breakfast and also for evening aperitifs. And most importantly: this location is in the area of the Biennale. Perfect for visiting the worlds greatest art exhibition and then spending an evening in the centre of San Marco.

Points of interest under 10 min: 'San Francesco della Vigna' church and cloister with façade by Palladio ; 'Scuola Dalmata' with Carpaccio's cycle of paintings ; 'San Giovanni e Paolo' basilica and 'Scuola Grande di San Marco' ; 'Ponte dei Sospiri' ; 'il Morion' contemporary cultural center ; San Zaccaria ; 'San Lorenzo' unfinished church with the Ocean Space ; 'al Canton' Corto Maltese bar ; main entrance of the Arsenale, with the byzantine lion statues.