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Sunrise

Golden Light on Giudecca

Beat the crowds to watch the sun rise over the lagoon from the Redentore, then enjoy a quiet coffee as the city wakes up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:36

    SS. Redentore

    Find a quiet spot on the Giudecca waterfront near the Redentore. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the water and the church’s Palladian façade.

  2. 16:21

    Harry's Bar-Ristorante

    Walk 15 minutes to Harry's Bar-Ristorante. Order a Bellini, the cocktail invented here, and watch the morning light fill the room. It is pricy, but the history and the view are part of the experience.

  3. 16:51

    Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi

    Walk 13 minutes to Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi. Grab a plate of inventive cicchetti and a glass of wine. If it is too crowded inside, step out to find a space by the canal. Note that it is closed on Sundays.

Local tip

Check opening hours before you go. Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi is closed on Sundays. Harry's Bar is open from 10:30, so arrive after 10:30 for coffee.

Check before you go

  • Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi is closed on Sundays (Su off).
  • Harry's Bar-Ristorante opens at 10:30.

Worth knowing

  • Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi is open at 16:51 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Venice (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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