Sightseeing in Mestre - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Mestre is known not only for upscale gastronomy establishments but for small family owned restaurants and cafes which serve excellent dishes of ethnic cuisine. Walking through the Piazza …
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Mestre participates actively in virtually all events taking place in the Veneto region. Besides the famous Venice Carnival, its guests can attend the interesting religious festival La Sensa …
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Mestre is a scenic Italian city favorable for cruising on foot and exploring unique landmarks and sights and enjoying beautiful streets. The Piazza Ferretto square is the heart of the city. …
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The city of Mestre features inimitable romantic ambience and ultimate beauty offering its guests plenty of attractions and entertainments for fascinating vacations. The city does not offer …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Mestre and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Mestre
♥ Shopping area ' Calle Larga XXII Marzo' Venice, 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Salizada San Moisé' Venice, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Calle Valaresso' Venice, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Piazza San Marco' Venice, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Calle Larga XXII Marzo' Venice, 9.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Salizada San Moisé' Venice, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Calle Valaresso' Venice, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Piazza San Marco' Venice, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Mestre
♥ Castle 'Castello di Mestre' Mestre, 9.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Residenza Il Castello' Fivizzano, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fortress of Sant’Andrea' Itri, 12.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Forte di Sant’Andrea' Venezia, 12.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rocca dei Tempesta' Noale, 14.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Mestre' Mestre, 9.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Residenza Il Castello' Fivizzano, 9.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fortress of Sant’Andrea' Itri, 12.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Forte di Sant’Andrea' Venezia, 12.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rocca dei Tempesta' Noale, 14.9 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Mestre
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi' , 77.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'The Dolomites' , 106.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi' , 77.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'The Dolomites' , 106.8 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Mestre and around
♥ Art museum 'Ca Pesaro' Venice, 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca d Oro' Venice, 9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca Rezzonico' Venice, 9.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Fortuny' Venice, 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gallerie dell Accademia' Venice, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca Pesaro' Venice, 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca d Oro' Venice, 9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ca Rezzonico' Venice, 9.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Fortuny' Venice, 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gallerie dell Accademia' Venice, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Mestre from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Burano
From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/burano_1.jpg)
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Distance from Mestre center - 13.6 km.
The population of the amazing island city is about 2700 people. The miniature town is interesting not only for its architectural peculiarities, but also for its cultural traditions. From the 16th century, Burano is considered a major center of lace production. In this craft locals reached incredible heights. Many tourists visit the island city especially to buy beautiful lace fabrics in local stores, as well as to visit the Venetian Lace Museum located on its territory. …
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Venetian Arsenal
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”![](../../extreme/img/w300/venetian-arsenal_1.jpg)
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Distance from Mestre center - 10.3 km.
It was at this shipyard that the legendary ship "Galleass" was built. It is a three-masted galley of incredible size. It was used to transport heavy guns and other weapons later. The Venetian arsenal was badly damaged during the war with Napoleon. Some of its buildings were destroyed. They were never able to recover. Interesting medieval exhibits are kept in the preserved buildings today. They are connected with the shipbuilding and military past of the Republic of Venice. Some historic buildings are used for various festivals and themed events. The Venice Biennale takes place here. …
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Piombi Prison
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Distance from Mestre center - 9.9 km.
Casanova immediately began to make a hole in the floor of his cell. He planned to escape from the empty palace one of the holidays. Casanova was suddenly transferred to another cell when almost everything was ready to escape. Prison guards discovered a huge hole in his former cell soon after. Casanova had to bribe the guards to keep this fact from becoming public. He escaped from his new cell through a hole made in the lead roof shortly after. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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