The eastern tip (punta) of Dorsoduro is crowned by the distinctive triangle of the 17th-century Dogana di Mare (customs house) that once monitored all boats entering the Grand Canal. Transformed by Tadao Ando into a beautiful exhibition space in 2009, it’s now an engaging showcase for the contemporary art collection of French multi-millionaire François Pinault (officially dubbed the Centro d’Arte Contemporanea Punta della Dogana). It’s pricey, but you can expect to see quality work from Cindy Sherman, Cy Twombly, Jeff Koons, and Marlene Dumas, among many others.
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Punta della Dogana
Fondamenta della Dogana alla Salute 2
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Hours
Wed–Mon 10am–7pm (sometimes closes between shows; check ahead)
Transportation
Vaporetto: Salute
Phone
041-2719031
Prices
Admission 18€ (includes admission to Palazzo Grassi)
Web site
Punta della Dogana
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Fondamenta della Dogana alla Salute 2 VeniceNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.