Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo: Entry Ticket at Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

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Climb one of the finest spiral staircases of the Renaissance

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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo: Entry Ticket is a heritage site admission in Venice, granting access to one of the city's most celebrated examples of Renaissance Gothic architecture.

The palazzo is best known for its external spiral staircase, the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, which winds upward through a series of arched loggias overlooking a quiet courtyard. Visitors climb the staircase to take in views across the surrounding rooftops and canals. Tickets cover entry to the palazzo and its courtyard, where the full height and detail of the spiral structure can be appreciated at close range.

Why you'll love it

Enter a Renaissance Gothic palazzo in the heart of Venice
Climb the spiral Scala Contarini del Bovolo staircase
View rooftops and canals from the top of the loggia tower
Explore arched loggias winding around a quiet courtyard
Ticket covers full access to the palazzo and courtyard
Admire the full height of the spiral structure at close range

What's included

Admission to the staircase Scala Contarini del Bovolo (30 minutes)
Admission to the Tintoretto Room
Admission to the Oratorio dei Crociferi (if selected) - currently closed

Guided tour

Good to know

Age suitability: Suitable for all ages
Opening hours: Mon-Sun10:00-18:00
Know before you go: Duration: approximately 30 minutes
Self-paced visit
Staircase involves climbing five levels
Located near Campo Manin
Not included: guided tour
Visitor guidelines: Take care on the staircase
No running on the steps
Photography permitted
Respect the historic building
Cancellation policy: These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.