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Punta della Dogana

Punta della Dogana
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Punta della Dogana, the triangular customs house at the meeting point of Venice’s Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal, is one of the city’s most iconic silhouettes. Built in the 17th century, its striking position was chosen to symbolize Venice’s maritime power, crowned by the golden globe sculpture supported by Atlas figures. After centuries of use as a customs station, the building fell into disrepair before being reborn as a contemporary art museum. In 2009, architect Tadao Ando transformed the historic structure into a minimalist exhibition space, blending raw brick and concrete with the building’s original grandeur. Today, Punta della Dogana is part of the François Pinault Foundation, hosting rotating exhibitions of international contemporary artists. Its location offers breathtaking views across the lagoon, while inside, visitors encounter bold works that challenge and inspire. Punta della Dogana stands as a bridge between Venice’s mercantile past and its vibrant cultural present, embodying the city’s enduring spirit of exchange and creativity.

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Location

Punta della Dogana is located at the very tip of the Dorsoduro district, where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal, directly opposite Piazza San Marco across the water. It occupies the former Dogana da Mar customs buildings at Dorsoduro 2, beside the imposing Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, which dominates this point of the Venetian waterfront. The museum is easily reached by vaporetto via the Salute stop, and from the point visitors enjoy close views of San Marco, the Campanile, and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, while nearby lie the Accademia Galleries and the lively Zattere promenade along the Giudecca Canal.​

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