Isola di San Michele
San Michele (ostrov)
Venice's island of the dead, serving as the city's cemetery since the early 19th century.

šŸ“œ Cemetery island between Venice and Murano.
šŸ” Houses the city's dead since the early 19th century.

Why Go

šŸ•Šļø Peaceful, reflective atmosphere
šŸ›ļø See early Renaissance architecture (San Michele in Isola church)
āœļø Visit graves of famous artists and writers (Pound, Stravinsky, Brodsky)
šŸš¶ Escape the crowds of central Venice

Why Avoid

šŸ“ø Photography generally forbidden inside cemetery walls

Tips

Respectful attire and quiet voices appreciated
Best visited in spring or early autumn mornings
Take vaporetto 4.1 or 4.2 from Fondamente Nove

Cost

šŸ’° Free entry to the island and cemetery.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 7:30 to 16:00 or sunset.

Last updated 10 days ago

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