Duration
2h 30m
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Torcello
Take the earliest vaporetto from Burano (usually 8:30 AM) to have the cathedral almost entirely to yourself for 30 minutes before other visitors arrive. Most visitors photograph the Last Judgment mosaic but miss the peacock and vine motifs on the marble choir screen, which are some of the finest Byzantine stone carving in Italy, with exceptional attention to detail. Walk past the cathedral complex to the far end of the island where Attila's Throne (a stone chair) sits alone in the grass, offering unobstructed panoramic views back toward Venice with relatively few crowds.
Insider Tips
Take the earliest vaporetto from Burano (usually 8:30 AM) to have the cathedral almost entirely to yourself for 30 minutes before other visitors arrive.
Most visitors photograph the Last Judgment mosaic but miss the peacock and vine motifs on the marble choir screen, which are some of the finest Byzantine stone carving in Italy.
Walk past the cathedral complex to the far end of the island where Attila's Throne (a stone chair) sits alone in the grass, offering the best panoramic view back toward Venice with zero crowds.
Getting There
Address
Torcello, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Neighborhood
Castello & the ArsenaleFrequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 2h 30m.
Torcello is in the Castello & the Arsenale neighborhood of Venice. The address is Torcello, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
