When it comes to art collections, there are very few cities which could give Venice a run for its money. Never has a city contained more superlative art, or inspired more magnificent artists, than this most breathtaking Italian pearl. The suburb of Dorsoduro, just south of San Marco, is the artistic heart of the city and has the highest concentration of museums, private collections and galleries; ideal for anyone who wants to experience the most creative side of the Venice. Considered by some to be the most picturesque corner of the city, Dorsoduro boasts an enviable skyline, great dining and shopping options and is but a swim stroke away from Venice’s historic centre. Book your holiday rental apartment in Dorsoduro when visiting Venice and enjoy an invaluable journey through the city’s most iconic art museums. Dorsoduro’s colossal art-de-resistance is the Gallerie dell’Accademie, a museum showcasing an insanely large collection of Renaissance paintings and sculptures. Sumptuous feasts for the eyes, the works housed in the gallery span a period of over 400 years, and include works by some of the most prominent Venetian artists of all time including Bellini and Carpaccio. In room 10 is where you can admire Veronese’s famous ...

The centre of Venice comprises six regions and one of them is called Dorsoduro which lies south of the Grand Canal and includes the Island of Guidecca. There are numerous attractions to be found and explored within Dorsoduro and below is a brief list of suggestions. Accademia Gallery at the edge of Dorsoduro is one of the finest exhibitors of Venetian art and its history, with masterpieces on display by Titian, Tintoretto, Giorgione, Veronese, Bellini, and Tiepolo. The Peggy Guggenheim Museum exhibits contemporary works of art and a superb selection of paintings for the 19th century. The museum is on the bank of the Grand Canal and from the gardens there is a stunning view of Venice. Santa della Maria Salute Church is one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. The church marks the entrance to the Grand Canal and was built to give thanks to God by those who had survived Europe’s plague which killed more than one in three Venetians. Ca' Rezzonico is a baroque Palazzo with beautifully preserved frescoes and antique furniture. It is on the Grand Canal near the Tiepolo and by one of the last remaining producers of gondolas. ...