San Basilio
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Contents
5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to San Basilio, an alternative and significantly more intimate arrival point on the Venetian waterfront. Located at the western end of the Zattere in the Dorsoduro sestiere, San Basilio offers a stark contrast to the…
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The area surrounding San Basilio is part of the Dorsoduro district, which literally translates to 'hard back' or 'hard ridge' because its land was historically considered more stable than other parts of the city. This geological…
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One of the most striking features of arriving at or departing from San Basilio is the expansive view of the Giudecca Canal (Canale della Giudecca). This is one of the city's major waterways, acting as a deep-water highway that…
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As your private motorboat accelerates away from the San Basilio docks, the vista of the Zattere begins to unfold in all its sun-drenched glory. You are now entering the heart of the Venetian experience. …
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As your private motorboat accelerates away from the San Basilio docks, the vista of the Zattere begins to unfold in all its sun-drenched glory. You are now entering the heart of the Venetian experience. …
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What is San Basilio?
San Basilio is a place with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 5 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4308, 12.3204 |
| Last updated |
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