Il Gobbo di Rialto, Venice

Name: Il Gobbo di Rialto
Address: Venice, Italy

#273 among attractions in Venice

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Il Gobbo di Rialto is a marble statue of a hunchback found opposite the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto at the end of the Rialto in Venice. Sculpted by Pietro da Salò in the 16th century, the statue takes the form of a crouching, naked hunchback supporting a small flight of steps. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°26'20"N, 12°20'6"E

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Il Gobbo di Rialto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rialto, Rialto Bridge, Palazzo Morosini Brandolin, Palazzo dei Camerlenghi.

~150 ftS
Shopping district, Shopping, Restaurant
Rialto, Venice
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy, the Rialto is a bustling shopping district renowned for its historical significance and vibrant market life. Located on the banks of the Grand Canal, Rialto has been the commercial center of Venice for centuries, dating back...
~310 ftSE
Ornate footbridge over the Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge, Venice
2 min walk • The Rialto Bridge is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks and a testament to the architectural prowess of the Renaissance era. Spanning the Grand Canal, this exquisite stone bridge serves both as a critical passageway and a tourist magnet, drawing visitors from around...
~750 ftNW
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Morosini Brandolin, Venice
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~280 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, Venice
2 min walk • Nestled along the Grand Canal in the enchanting city of Venice, Palazzo dei Camerlenghi stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This historic palace, once the seat of the financial magistrates of Venice known as the Camerlenghi, is...
~490 ftN
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Michiel del Brusà, Venice
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~780 ftN
Landmark canalside palace and art museum
Ca' d'Oro, Venice
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~420 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Romanesque architecture
Ca' da Mosto, Venice
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~190 ftSE
11th-c. church with a 15th-c. clock
San Giacomo di Rialto, Venice
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Venice, San Giacomo di Rialto stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural history of this enchanting city. This Catholic church, considered one of the oldest in Venice, is believed to have been established as early as 421 AD...
~510 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Titian
Fondaco dei Tedeschi, Venice
3 min walk • The Fondaco dei Tedeschi is a historic building in Venice, northern Italy, situated on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge. It was the headquarters and restricted living quarters of the city's German merchants.
~680 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palazzo Dolfin Manin, Venice
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~550 ftNE
Palace
Palazzo Falier (Cannaregio), Venice
3 min walk • Palazzo Falier is a civil building located in Venice, Italy in the Cannaregio district. The palazzo is particularly known for having been the home of Marin Falier, Doge of the Republic of Venice, who was executed for attempting a coup d'état.

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Which popular attractions are close to Il Gobbo di Rialto?

Nearby attractions include San Giovanni Elemosinario, Venice (1 min walk), Palazzo dei Dieci Savi, Venice (1 min walk), San Giacomo di Rialto, Venice (1 min walk), Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to Il Gobbo di Rialto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Il Gobbo di Rialto:

Ferry

Rialto Mercato • Lines: 1, 1/ (2 min walk)
Rialto • Lines: 1, 1/, 2, A (3 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (18 min walk)
Piazzale Roma (22 min walk)

Bus

Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (20 min walk)
Venezia A2 • Lines: 6, 7, 7E, 7L (20 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (20 min walk)