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Morning Light in the Napoleonic Gardens

Beat the midday crowds by starting at the largest green space in Venice’s historic center as it opens.

Best time: 10:00About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Napoleonic Gardens

    Enter the Napoleonic Gardens at opening time. Walk the central avenue and explore the smaller paths named after the nations hosted in the pavilions.

  2. 10:45

    Osteria San Isepo

    Walk five minutes to Osteria San Isepo for a light lunch or snack. The early start allows you to eat before the main rush.

  3. 11:15

    Vecia Gina

    End your outing with a short walk to Vecia Gina. Enjoy a coffee or a slice of pizza in their relaxed setting before heading back.

Local tip

The gardens are closed on Mondays. Arriving at 10:00 ensures you have the space to yourself before the afternoon tour groups arrive.

Check before you go

  • Napoleonic Gardens are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.
  • Osteria San Isepo is open Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Osteria San Isepo is open at 10:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Vecia Gina is open at 11:15 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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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