Scala Contarini del Bovolo Entrance Tickets

Place: Venice

Duration: 30 minutes

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Explore Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Admire different art influences
Climb eighty steps and discover the marvelous staircase

What to expect

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo has a strategical position, in fact, it is equidistant from Rialto – the economic center of Venice –, and from Saint Mark, the political heart of the Republic.

During the years, Palazzo Contarini was subject to numerous changes and renovations and During the late fifteenth century, the graceful spiral staircase known as “Bovolo” (Venetian word that means “snail”) was added to the Palace, with its Reinassance taste.

The twenty-eight-meter high cylindrical tower containing the spiral six floors staircase is chromatically characterized by the alternation of red Cotto bricks and white Istria stone.

Traces of the older Gothic architecture are still visible both on the outside and the inside of the edifice. In fact, on the side facing Saint Mark, there are visible portions of lavish floral decoration, while the main façade still preserves the pristine late-Gothic appearance.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please note that on certain days between April 25, 2024, and July 14, 2024, visitors to Venice are required to pay, directly to the Municipality of Venice, an access fee (5€/person), except for specific exemptions (i.e. Minors under the age of 14 are excluded from the payment of the access fee; please bring an ID card for the proof of the age). For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exemptions, and for all related information, please check the official website for the "Venice access fee" from the "Comune di Venezia". Please pay the access fee online before attending the tour
Your ticket is valid for a visit of 30 minutes on the day and time chosen and indicated on the voucher
Time opening: from 10:00 to 17:30

To use a reduced student ticket, students must show their valid student ID card with their ticket
Children (age 0-11) admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult. Each adult can accompany up to 2 children under 12 years