April 2022
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San Giorgio Maggiore, on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice 2. Follow in the steps of Indiana Jones at San Barnaba Church: X Never marks the spot, except at this church in Venice. If you’ve watched Indiana Jones and the last Crusade and wondered where in the city the church / library that Indy goes into, seeing it for yourself can be an exciting excursion. Located on Campo San Barnaba, close to the Ca’Rezzonico Vaporetto stop, this church looks exactly as it appears in the film. The inside of the church wasn’t used in the film, just the outside and the square. This is a pleasant place to start off your day with a coffee in the sunny square, right where Indy popped up from a storm drain.
San Barnaba Church, Campo San Barnaba, Venice. 3. Follow the locals to Fondamenta Della Misericordia: Some visitors never make it past Strada Nova in the Cannaregio district, but if you’re looking for affordable cuisine and a bit of nightlife, this is the place to head for. A long canal is home to a variety of restaurants and bars – offering reasonable meals (6-8 euro for appetizers, 15-20 euro for main dishes) with tables set along the quiet canal. Restaurant Paradiso Perduto is located here – and offers a canteen-style Venetian dining experience. Expect lots of fish, to share a table with boisterous groups, entertainment, and directions on where to find more nightlife when the restaurant closes.
Paradiso Perduto, 2640 Fondamenta della Misericordia, Sestiere Cannaregio, Venezia |