Forte Marghera Venice – Green on the mainland
Fort Marghera is a place you get affectionate about! Having lived in Mestre for a few years, during summers I often found myself spending evenings with friends in the fortress.
The entire bay has recently been restored: many renovations have been made, although there is still much to do. The result for now is a large, well-organized area, with fields, canals, bars and exhibition areas that result in a mix of nature, history, culture and food and drink.
You can go there for a walk during a sunny day, immerse yourself in the green and sit next to the lagoon, or have a drink and eat at the restaurants there. There are bars and beer gardens, which are quite rustic and handy. During the summer, they organize exhibitions related to the Biennale, events and street food festivals.
The place is located 1km from the center of Mestre and is connected to both the center of Mestre and Venice by a 10-minute tram ride.
It is a place that I recommend to those who are staying in Mestre and want a wild and unusual view of the lagoon.
PS: if you love cats, this place is perfect for you! In fact, here lives a colony of a hundred cats, a real cat oasis.
My only recommendation is to bring mosquito repellent!
About this spot
Via Forte Marghera 30
- Tue - Sun 09:00 - 00:00
€
free
There’s so much more to discover
Discover more in Venice
Campo Santo Stefano – Venice crossroads
"Campo Santo Stefano" is the place where I live in Venice. It's one of the biggest in Venice, located very centrally and with lots of local life...
By
Filippo
Muraro
Osteria 'da Filo' – La Poppa di san Giacomo
"Osteria 'da Filo'" in Venice is an obligatory stop for everyone visiting me: there are so many reasons I think this is one of the best bars in the city!
By
Filippo
Muraro
Fondamenta delle Zattere – The way to relax
"Fondamenta delle Zattere" in Venice is a long and wide street that looks at the Giudecca canal. Walking here, far from the crowds, is pleasant & relaxing.
By
Filippo
Muraro
Venice Jazz Club – Local musicians
"Venice Jazz Club" is an intimate music venue and one of my favorite places for a night on the town... Protip: cost of entry includes first drink!
By
Stacy
Gibboni
La Patatina – Great food and talks
"La Patatina" is a very good exception in Venice's expensive restaurant panorama. The quality of food is excellent - it's my favorite way to have dinner.
By
Filippo
Muraro
Biblioteca Querini – Art and books
"Biblioteca Querini" in Venice is a library that's open every day, unlike many others, and is full of beautiful and interesting old secrets...
By
Filippo
Muraro
Santo Bevitore – Craft beers
"Santo Bevitore" is the perfect bar in Venice, whether I'm aching for an ice-cold beer or a good gin. I like how it's specialised in just a few things!
By
Cecilia
Staiano
The Ghetto – Explore living history
In a district within Venice, natively called "geti" having turned into "gheto", now known as "ghetto", is a community with so much to see and plenty to do.
By
Stacy
Gibboni
Download our app now and know your way!
Our Spotters' Local Favorites Only. Skip the Tourist Traps.
Find Nearby Spots and Navigate with Ease
Save Your Favorites and See Them on the Map
Know your way in Art & culture and navigate with ease!
✓ Full access to 0 local favorites. Zero tourist highlights.
✓ Get to know our 0 Spotters and ♥ their recommendations.
✓ Save favorites and show them on the map.
Our local team in Venice
Get to know our Spotters from Venice
