PUNTA DELLA DOGANA Offers one of the best panoramic views, it is the dividing point between bacino S.Marco, the Canale della Giudecca and the Canal Grande. The lower part of the building was the former Dogana de Mar (Sea Customs Post). (Giuseppe Benoni-fine 1600) On the towers: the Palla d'Oro supported by two bronze Atlases Above the palla d'oro: The figure of "Fortuna" - as a weathervane. (Bernardo Falcone). MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The Punta della Dogana between the Canale della Giudecca (above) and the Canal Grande (below). To the right Basilica della Madonna della Salute [47 K] A particular view! [27 K]