Giudecca, Venice: top 4 things to see

From the Basilica of the Santissimo Redentore to the Casa dei Tre Oci, up to the industrial complex of Molino Stucky. Giudecca is an island full of charm that hosts unique places

Among the wonders that Venice offers to those organizing a stay in the Serenissima, the Giudecca island is certainly one of the most fascinating destinations, full of history and full of corners to discover. Among the things to see on the Giudecca there are unique historical places, churches of rare beauty, alongside lesser-known spots of great impact.

This island, overlooking the canal of the same name, is right in the center of the lagoon. From its banks you can enjoy a privileged view that goes from Santa Croce to the Dorsoduro district, to the Castle and obviously the Campanile of San Marco. But there are many beauties to admire right on the small island of Giudecca. Let's see the 5 things not to miss if you visit this pearl of the lagoon.

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Basilica del Santissimo Redentore

An example of Renaissance excellence is the Basilica of the Most Holy Redeemer, built by the Paduan architect (but Venetian citizen by adoption) Andrea Palladio. Inside there are immortal masterpieces of the history of art by Tintoretto, Veronese, Bassano, Della Vecchia, among others. Curiously, there is a practically identical copy of this church in Villafranca di Verona.

Church of Sant’Eufemia

If you are wondering what to see on Giudecca, another place of worship cannot be missed. The Church of Sant’Eufemia is the oldest religious building on Giudecca and one of the oldest in Venice. In fact, its construction dates back to 865, over 1,150 years ago. More recently, the characteristic Doric colonnade overlooking the Giudecca canal was built. The columns were recovered from the Church of Santi Biagio e Cataldo, demolished in 1882 to make room for Molino Stucky.

Molino Stucky

This brings us to another place of great charm and history to see on the Giudecca island, namely Molino Stucky. The pharaonic project of the Swiss entrepreneur Giovanni Stucky aimed to build a mill and a pasta factory within the lagoon at the end of the nineteenth century. Imposing architecture, built with an industrial neo-gothic style of northern European inspiration, it represents a true icon of Giudecca. However, the activity as an industrial plant stopped in the 1950s. Today, after various events, it houses a luxury hotel of the Hilton chain.

Casa dei Tre Oci

Another unmistakable silhouette overlooks the Giudecca canal in front of San Marco. Among the things to see in Giudecca, the Casa dei Tre Oci (three eyes in Venetian dialect) cannot be missing. It was built in 1913 by the painter Mario de Maria and was his home. Today it is an exhibition space dedicated above all to photography, where exhibitions, conferences and other events are organized. The photographic archives owned by the Venice Foundation are housed here: the De Maria Photographic Fund and the Italo Zannier Fund. The Three Oci, or rather the particular windows on the front of the building, represent the members of De Maria's family, the painter himself, his wife and son. A little above a small mullioned window recalls the daughter who died prematurely. Another place not to be missed if you visit the Giudecca island.

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