Travel Guide to Mestre, Italy

Mestre is a charming small town in northern Italy. Venice is located very close to Mestre. Both cities are connected with a big railroad bridge named the Liberty Bridge. The town’s downtown is closed for traffic, so you can walk through it on foot without any hassle.

Not far away from the center of Mestre you can find numerous cozy cafes, many of which have spacious open terraces. Simply everywhere in this place you will see pastry shops and bakeries that simply lure visitors by marvelous aromas. When it comes to sights of the town, you will quickly be sure that charming town is not deprived.

Start your observation of most notable sites of Mestre from the central square called Piazza Ferretto. The observation areas of the Torre dell'Orologio tower feature a magnificent view of the city. After enjoying the beauty of bird's eye views of the town and getting down to earth, you will find several open-air cafes and restaurants that serve traditional Italian dishes, as well as several designer boutiques. San Giulliano Park has become a favorite destination for cycling enthusiasts and hikers, as well as for music lovers. The reason for this is in the fact numerous musical concerts featuring foreign and local artists are frequently conducted here. The park also features amazing views of the Liberty Bridge, behind which is located the beautiful Venice.

Boating is one of the main tourist entertainments in Mestre. You can also look at regatta or traditional entertainment of the locals - gondola races. This place is no less fascinating for shoppers. In Mestre you will find a large number of antique shops, malls, designer boutiques and souvenir shops. Le Barche is usually called the most popular shopping center of the town. Nightclubs and bars are open every night and they traditionally offer diverse and original programs and performances.