I am finally back to travel blogging and am excited to write about my beloved sunset photos in Venice! My recent Venice trip took place just last month, so hopefully this blog brings you some vibes from Venice (not too far ago).
This time, I will write about my tried and tested recommendations for romantic sunsets in Venice! If you are someone who loves to ask for the hand of your partner, etc. — do so in one of the spots suggested by this post. If you are a seasoned sunset lover, don’t hesitate to visit one of my sunset picks and brag about it on your social media.
This post is dedicated to sunset fans from all walks of life — explore all the hidden-gem places in this post and just admire the sunset and chill, relax.
Off you go.
Giardini delle biennale
I accidentally discovered this sunset spot while heading to the Sant’Elena island off Venice. Giardini della Biennale is a public park that lies on my way to the island. There, a bunch of sunset lovers had filmed and photographed this unspeakable beauty.
Even two police officers joined the sunset filmmakers and photographers, pointing their smartphones at the sunset, forgetting their duty just for a while. I would recommend having your best sunset moments here, as you get to blend yourself in with locals (if that’s what you’re after).
Ponta della Pieta
Again, it’s one of the lesser-known sunset places discovered while I roamed around Venice. Tucked away in the Rio dei Greci canal, the bridge Ponta della Pieta draws a lot of sunset enthusiasts wanting to catch the unforgettable, stunning sunset with their devices.
To get here, head to the Rio dei Greci canal. If you visit the Istituto Ellenico (Hellenic Institute) in Venice, face the canal in front of it (that’s exactly Rio dei Greci) and just walk along it. Hit the last bridge closest to the water.
That bridge is the Ponta della Pieta, where you will get one of the best sunset moments in Venice. I promise.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
I would say this place is more touristic than Ponta della Pieta or the Biennale because of its proximity to Venice’s most crowded area, Piazza San Marco. Still, it is mostly not crowded. Let me explain why.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo is one of the iconic Venetian-Byzantine architectural sites still left in Venice and has approximately 100+ spiral staircase stairs to get to the terrace (correct me if I am mistaken!). You will be rewarded with a stunning bird’s-eye view of Venice from the terrace. Of course, you will get a beautiful sunset from there as well.
If you are not much into sunsets but are into a good bird’s-eye view, I still suggest visiting it and climbing all the staircases up to the top. With the Fondaco dei Tedeschi rooftop permanently closed off in May 2025, Scala Contarini del Bovolo is probably the best view you could wish for in Venice.
Rialto
I know it’s obvious that the Rialto Bridge is pretty much always full of tourists, but I can’t stop myself from recommending it as a sunset location. It’s just beautiful and iconic, so much so that you will be proud of yourself for finally experiencing the Venice moment you might have imagined.
As I said, the Rialto Bridge during sunset time has the biggest crowds of the day — I shall warn you of this in advance. But please feel free to visit if you want to shoot the sunset despite it getting so busy on the bridge. It may be worth it.
Lido
Lido is also less crowded when it comes to catching your sunset moment. Just pick any waterfront as you find the sun going down and sit back and relax, ready for your dream sunset shot. Yes, being relaxed is key.
Less crowded doesn’t mean Lido is not reachable — it’s very reachable from/to Venice with plenty of vaporetto services by ACTV. Take any vaporetto (water bus) bound for Lido.
Punta della Dogana
Photo: Tripadvisor.it
Once Venice’s one and only customs point, Punta della Dogana is now a contemporary museum. But not only art lovers — sunset goers also flock here to not miss out on the sunset on the horizon.
This place is also a hidden gem which doesn’t get as busy as San Marco, and it’s well-connected to the rest of Venice by vaporetti.
Riva degli Schiavoni
Photo: StockSnap of Pixabay
Once again, this sunset spot is on the crowded side — Riva degli Schiavoni is probably the longest promenade in Venice along the canal of San Marco. Yes, you got it right — San Marco, the busiest part of Venice with never-ending tourist traffic.
If you would like to avoid being overcrowded by fellow tourists, good news: this promenade is wide enough that you can definitely squeeze yourself into the sunset crowds somewhere along it.
Another good news is that Riva degli Schiavoni is also well-connected to anywhere in Venice by a bunch of vaporetto stops (San Marco and San Marco San Zaccaria), which comes in handy for you.
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