Permia

Hi All,

My wife and I, both mid 50s, are planning a holiday in Venice for 9 nights in early October. We wish to stay in a quiet area, especially at night. We are looking at a couple of options.

(i) One is at Campo Sant’ Agnese close to the Church of the Gesuati in lovely Dorsoduro.

I saw a reference to the Gesuati bells ringing. Do they ring on the hour every hour ?

Or just at set times during the day, such as maybe before mass / service times ? Do you think the bells are intrusive ?

(ii) Our other option is in San Marco. On Calle Vetturio o Falier at the junction with Calle del Frutariol, close to Campo Santo Stefano.

Is this is a quiet part of San Marco ?

Which of the above two options do you think is the most tranquil for staying at in early October ?

Many thanks for your help.

zoecat

Both locations should be quiet. Not sure about the bells, but I think they only ring during daytime hours and not at night.

Permia

Thanks Zoe... for your advice.

It's good to hear that both locations would be relatively quiet.
There are so many great apartment choices, especially when booking this early !

Of course it is true that church bells are part of the charm of Italy (as long as they are not ringing during the night !). So in that spirit !

annhig

personally, I'd go for the dorsoduro apartment. lovely for a 9 night stay. [lucky you!].