| Parks Giardini
Pubblici (Public Gardens), Viale Trento, Venice
These gardens can be found
on the eastern edge of the city, situated along the Riva degli Schiavoni and away
from the main tourist areas. The greenery begins near the statue of Garibaldi
in the Castello area and reaches as far as the public gardens and the grounds
of the Biennale d'Arte exhibition. The gardens are there are avenues of beautiful,
large trees. re are also good facilities for children, with a play area including
swings and slides. In odd-numbered years, there is a large and impressive international
festival of modern art that takes place in the summer. The park can be easily
reached and is just a short walk from the city centre - or alternatively, you
can use one of the city's Vaporetti. Also just across the small canal is the delightful
Parco delle Rimembranza. Parco delle Rimembranze (Park of Remembrance),
Castello, Venice
The Parco delle Rimembranze is a large and serene park which
has been dedicated to those soldiers who died in the second world war. The park
is littered with tall trees, plants and benches. There are also excellent children
play areas, several large areas of lawns, as well as an inline skating rink. Cross
over to the shops on the wide Viale Quattro Novembre to acquire the makings for
a pleasant picnic under the shade and in sight of the lagoon - the park is also
close to Venice's large football stadium (Stadio Penzo). Giardinetti
Reali (Little Royal Gardens), San Marco, Venice
Located not far from Piazza
San Marco and the vaporetto stop of the same name, this beautiful area is full
of mature trees and flowers, winding pathways and comfortable benches, making
it an excellent pit stop after a long day of sightseeing. The Royal Gardens were
originally created in the early 19th century by Napoleon, to give an eye-catching
panorama from his nearby offices, when overlooking the Grand Canal. Public toilets
are available at the far western end of the garden and please note that the gates
are locked at night. Chiostro San Francesco della Vigna, Castello,
Venice
An excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle of Venice, far from
the crowds of tourists and shoppers - the cloister garden at the Church of San
Francesco della Vigna in northern Castello is one of the most silent and serene
places in the city. There are tall cypress trees and beautiful flowers, as well
as a statue of St. Francis in the middle of the charming courtyard. The church
itself is of course well worth a visit too, as it contains several important works
of art, including paintings by Veronese and Bellini. Campo Santa Margherita,
Dorsoduro, Venice
This well-maintained park, with its large trees, open spaces
and fine fountain is a popular place for both locals and tourists alike. Campo
Santa Margherita is situated in the district of Dorsoduro, which is lively but
still mainly residential; the park itself is also home to a local market, which
sells fruit, vegetables and fish. Close by you will be able to find good quality
excellent restaurants for either a hearty lunch or romantic dinner and also some
superb ice cream parlours for dessert.
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