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Scala Contarini del Bovolo

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Hidden in a small courtyard at the end of a narrow street behind Campo Manin, this amazing spiral staircase is a must-see.
It is one of the best examples of Venetian architecture of this period - between gothic and renaissance. At the top of the staircase you can admire the view of rooftops, bell towers and the domes of Saint Mark's.

After a long restoration it is open to the public again from the end of January 2016. Tickets are available from the website.

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Address: Scala Contarini del Bovolo, San Marco 4299, Corte Contarini del Bovolo, 30124 Venezia

Opening Hours

From Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am � 1:30 pm and 2 pm � 6 pm.
Last admission 5:30 pm.
Closed on Monday.

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The Bovolo Staircase Reopening to the Public 11.00 am to 7.00 pm on Saturday, 30 January 2016

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photo Tip by Tj Cosgrove on Wednesday the 3 of September, 2014 at 2:37 pm
Hidden behind a few side streets but well worth finding. Beautiful spiral staircase, supposedly for a horse!

photo Tip by Petra Seidel on Friday the 13 of July, 2012 at 10:15 am
We found it during a Geocaching-Trip in Venice. It is a very impressive building from the 14th Century, the staircase was built in 1499th. An absolute must see if you are in Venice.

photo Tip by Italy by limo - www.italyby.limo on Monday the 16 of March, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Might be a little bit hard to find but the Contarini del Bovolo staircase is an extraordinary example of Venetian architecture embracing renaissance style.

photo Tip by Kristjan Wager on Saturday the 6 of August, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Beautiful architecture and view from the top was spectacular

photo Tip by Ben Baron on Friday the 5 of September, 2014 at 4:19 pm
You might have to turn the map a bit to reach this interesting piece of architecture since it's hidden down a small alley, but it's worth the detour.

photo Tip by David GG on Thursday the 8 of September, 2011 at 8:40 pm
[EN] A secret place without tourist. It is worth visiting to see the spiral. It's hard to find it.

photo Tip by Ru Galiev on Friday the 26 of October, 2018 at 9:55 am
The hidden treasure however we did not go inside since the entrance fee is pricey

photo Tip by Ruth Banbury on Tuesday the 5 of November, 2019 at 1:46 pm
Well worth the climb , fantastic views

photo Tip by Marco M on Saturday the 30 of December, 2017 at 11:27 am
Just to have a quick look outside but don't pay to go inside the view is not interesting at all

photo Tip by Kidhack on Wednesday the 28 of June, 2023 at 10:19 am
€8 for a view and some art.

photo Tip by Sunny Sombrero on Friday the 19 of July, 2013 at 12:06 am
Without foursquare, i would have never found this secret place. thx ;P

photo Tip by Routine on Sunday the 22 of February, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Under reconstruction

photo Tip by Vlad on Tuesday the 20 of May, 2014 at 1:18 pm
Unfortunately closed!

photo Tip by Ângelo Miguel Geraldo on Sunday the 25 of October, 2015 at 11:44 pm
Este 'palazzo' gótico é conhecido pela sinuosa escadaria exterior. O belo lanço de escadas em tijolo vermelho e pedra istriana dá acesso a cinco pisos de graciosas 'loggias' encurvadas numa torre. Translate

photo Tip by Denis Caraush on Sunday the 14 of September, 2014 at 4:07 pm
После многочисленных поворотов налево-направо, вы неожиданно для себя выйдете в небольшой дворик, на котором безраздельно главенствует спиралью возвышающаяся лестница, изрезанная арками. Translate

photo Tip by Denis Caraush on Sunday the 14 of September, 2014 at 4:05 pm
От площади Campo San Bartolomeo у подножия Риальто - по желтым указателям до Accademia & до площади Campo Manin, где на маленькой панели, которую очень просто не заметить, указано направление на Scala Translate

photo Tip by Ezgi Budak on Monday the 22 of January, 2024 at 4:51 am
Eski bir saray aslınsa. Merdivenleri spiral şeklinde. Tepesine çıkıp şehri izliyorsunuz. 10 Euro ücreti. Translate

photo Tip by David GG on Thursday the 8 of September, 2011 at 8:40 pm
[ES] Es un lugar secreto donde no encontraras turistas, merece la pena acercarse para ver la escalera de caracol. Algo difícil de encontrar. Translate

photo Tip by Irawinny on Tuesday the 2 of May, 2017 at 9:20 am
Я несколько лет мечтала попасть сюда и подняться по лестнице наконец! Translate

photo Tip by Luigi Candida on Saturday the 15 of October, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Un posto magnifico dove rinchiudersi con chi si ama, fuori il mondo, dentro il tuo mondo. Translate


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