Overview
Settled by refugees fleeing the mainland from the 5th to 7th centuries, Torcello was the first island to flourish in the Venetian lagoon, once a city of some 20,000 people before malaria and silting canals caused its decline; today fewer than a dozen residents remain. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, built in 639, still stands, famed for its Byzantine mosaics of the Last Judgment and the Madonna Enthroned. Ernest Hemingway was known to favor the island, which is connected to Burano by a bridge and reachable on foot. Cathedral admission is about EUR 5.
Travel Tips
Pair it with Burano for a half-day trip; the island is sparsely visited, perfect for a quiet stroll.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Venice, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Italy on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Attractions near Torcello
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Burano Island
A jewel of the lagoon famed for vividly painted fishermen's houses and lace-making.
📍 1.3km away
Ca' d'Oro
The most ornate Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, nicknamed the 'House of Gold'.
📍 9.0km away
Bridge of Sighs
A 17th-century Baroque bridge connecting the Doge's Palace to the old prison.
📍 9.2km away
St Mark's Basilica
Venice's iconic Byzantine-style basilica famed for its gold mosaics.
📍 9.2km away
Doge's Palace
The ornate Gothic palace of the Doges, the rulers of the Venetian Republic.
📍 9.2km away
Teatro La Fenice
Venice's premier opera house, where operas by Verdi and Rossini had their premieres.
📍 9.5km away
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
A Grand Canal museum filled with masterpieces of 20th-century modern art.
📍 9.9km away
Things to Do in Venice
Gondola Ride
Glide through Venice's small canals and Grand Canal aboard an iconic gondola for 30 minutes. About EUR 80-120 per gondola (up to 5)
Carnival Mask-Making Workshop
Craft and paint your own Carnival mask in the city that invented them. About EUR 40-60
Lagoon Island Hopping (Burano-Murano-Torcello)
Day boat tour visiting Burano, Murano, and Torcello, with glass demonstrations and the Lace Museum. About EUR 25-45