Entrance to Scala Contarini del Bovolo

The Contarini del Bovolo Palace is a small building that houses one of the most famous spiral staircases in the world: the Scala Contarini del Bovolo.Be amazed by this hidden pearl of Venice, which even Orson Welleswas fascinated by, including it in his film "Othello".

With this entrance you will have two daily entrance time options, which last 30 minutes each, as the staircase cannot accommodate more than 35 people at a time.

Also included in the ticketyou will be able to access the Tintoretto Room,located on the second floor of the staircase and containing artistic works from the Venetian patriciate of the 16th/17th century. Also included in the ticket you will be able to enterthe Oratory of the Crociferi(when open), located a few steps from the staircase and containinga cycle of paintings by Jacopo Palma the Younger.

This staircase is a pearl of Gothic, Byzantine and Renaissance architecture and combines three styles that intertwine perfectly. The staircase follows a spiral structure, Bovolo in Venetian, and thanks to its shape it resembles the shell of a snail. Arrive at the top of the staircase and you will find yourself in front of a suggestive viewpoint over the city of Venice.

Don't miss this hidden jewel of Venice and immerse yourself in a place that fascinated even Orson Welles!