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We've compiled the best of the best in The Giudecca - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Monica Martin's wonderful art studio is housed in the ex-monastery turned arts hub not far from the Palanca vaporetto stop. Drop by to see the artist at work on her vibrant, cartoonlike watercolor paintings of Venice. The shop is full of her other artworks, designs, and gift ideas such as ceramics, mugs, accessories, stationery, and more experimental mixed-media pieces.
The original Fortuny textile factory, built on former convent grounds, has been converted into a showroom. Prices are over-the-top, but it's worth a trip to see the extraordinary colors and textures of their hand-printed silks and velvets. Call in advance to arrange a tour of the buildings and gorgeous gardens.
For exquisite, vibrantly colored handmade glass and a meeting with the artist Stefano and his wife, Nicoletta, seek out the serene convent cloister of the Santi Cosma e Damiano. Call in advance to make sure the studio is open.
