Orto degli Scalzi
Orto degli Scalzi is one of Venice’s most peaceful hidden gardens, located beside the Church of Santa Maria di Nazareth near the entrance to the city. Once tended by the Discalced Carmelite friars, the garden has long served as a quiet refuge from the bustle of the nearby railway station. Its layout combines shaded paths, fruit trees, and small cultivated plots that reflect its monastic origins. Today, the Orto degli Scalzi remains a rare green sanctuary in a densely built area, offering visitors a moment of calm before they step into the historic centre. Its blend of simplicity, history, and natural beauty makes it a gentle reminder of Venice’s quieter, contemplative side.
Venice ItalyOrto degli Scalzi is a serene monastic garden in Venice's Cannaregio sestiere, attached to the Convento dei Carmelitani Scalzi at Fondamenta Santa Lucia 54, just steps from Venezia Santa Lucia train station and facing the Grand Canal near Ponte degli Scalzi. This hidden mystical oasis, divided into seven symbolic zones under ancient Venetian pergolas, provides a tranquil escape amid urban energy, surrounded by the ornate Chiesa degli Scalzi church, the lively Ferrovia vaporetto stop, Ponte delle Guglie bridge, nearby canals leading to the Jewish Ghetto and Campo San Geremia, and easy pedestrian paths toward Piazzale Roma or the historic Cannaregio heart.
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