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Web Cams In Venice

As far as I know, here are the active web cams in Venice at the moment. Let me know if you find others.

Piazza San Marco, from the Procuratie Nuove

At the time of this shot, Carnevale was in full swing and the Piazza was jammed with revelers. This cam looks especially cool at night.

The Piazzetta From The Clock Tower

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If this cam goes back online, please leave me a comment and I will update the list.

This cam looks toward the harbor (Molo) with the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in the distance. You can see the Basilica and Doge's Palace on the left, the Sansovino loggia at the base of the Campanile on the right. In the distance on the right, you can also see the buildings that comprise the Biblioteca Marciana (also a Sansovino masterpiece) and the Zecca, the old Venetian mint. This cam looks incredible, 24/7, but is especially magical at night.

Ala Napoleonica

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If this cam goes back online, please leave me a comment and I will update the list.

It's not much to look at at night (when I grabbed this shot), and is blinded by the sun at other times of day, nonetheless, this cam is pretty cool the rest of the time. It's also perched atop the clock tower in the Piazza, and is pointed at Ala Napoleonica, the part of Piazza San Marco that is opposite the Basilica (home to the Correr Museum).

With these first three cams, you can pretty much monitor the entire Piazza.

The Grand Canal, from Palazzo Balbi

This cam looks down at the San Toma' vaporetto stop. Highly detailed, large (640 x 480) image. You're looking toward the Rialto. Virtually useless after dark.

Canale di Noale, Strada Nuova

It's lit at night, so this is a 24/7 view. Every now and again, a gondola slips by.

Overlooking the Rialto Bridge from the hotel Locanda Sturion.

Theoretically, I guess, you could follow a boat's progress from the from the Rialto to the San Toma' vaporetto stop then to the Bacino (see below), or vice versa. But then again, you probably have a life. This is a low res-cam, too, and seems to update every two minutes or so.

The Bacino di San Marco

WEBCAM OFFLINE

If this cam goes back online, please leave me a comment and I will update the list.

This one cropped up in October 2004. It looks over the Bacino (the Basin of St. Mark's) as seen from Ca Giustinian on the San Marco side of the Canal Grande. You can see the island of San Giorgio with its campanile and Palladian jewel of a church. There's another Palladian church on the right, Le Zitelle, perched on the island of La Giudecca, my former home. The ex-customs house, La Dogana can be seen in the center right. A cool thing: this cam updates extremely fast ... about every second. So lean on the refresh button.

Ponte Cappello, Sestiere of Castello

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If this cam goes back online, please leave me a comment and I will update the list.

Thanks to Marisa, who helped me ID the location of this bridge.

Other cams pop up. There once was a street-level cam (which I prefer) in an Internet service bureau on a calle that led into Campo Santa Maria Formosa. I used to point my webcam out the window of the Accademia dei Nobili from time to time to amuse people I was webchatting with over CUSeeMe.

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Comments

Venice is perfect in every way. I love it. Four of us went in September 2005 and stayed in an apartment, about 5 mins walk from St.Marks Square. Not the cheapest accommodation but clean and relaxing. We found reasonably priced food, about 4e for sandwich and coffee, at many cafes. We stayed for 7 days and explored different areas each day. The vaporetta is a great and cheap way to get around the other islands. The beach at the Lido is pebbley, but the view out to sea allows you to 'stretch your eyes' after the close-knit streets of Venice. I'm thinking of becoming a guide round the streets. The number of times I was offered 100e to 'just get me out of here!' by folks who hadn't studied the street maps as much as I had. Saying that I'm sure that the official street map isn't quite correct. My challenge is to get my husband there. He is near to getting a passport and hope he will appreciate the history and romance of Venice.

Posted by: audy | March 05, 2006 at 08:37 AM

Oh, too weird to realise that I've been on those cams several times by now. . . .

Posted by: LorelieLong | March 08, 2006 at 09:30 AM

hello, my boyfriend and i are going to venice as a twenty-first birthday present from my parents. we fly on the 20th March and return on the 24th. do you have any advice about the floods as many of the things we have heard/read contrast vastly? also, as this is my first time visiting the city, and my boyfriends first since a school trip a few years ago, do you have any hint/tips about weather/attractions/places to visit? oh, we are staying on the lido- do you have any information about this location in particular? thankyou for help x
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Yipes ... I'm a bit slow on the draw, as you are already in Venice. Don't flood fret. It can all be dealt with, and is not likely to spoil a vacation. (Rain, on the other hand ...).

I'm not really a source for generalized travel tips .... say about the Lido. But if you peck thru the blog posts, there is always something to check out on a trip.

Posted by: Charlotte | March 13, 2006 at 09:22 AM

Hey - great site. Strange question from yet another architecture student doing a project in Venice with little site information. Any chance that you know where there is some site information on the Giardini? Just looking for levels/contours - ridges, valleys, etc. Thanks - keep doing your thing. Jas.
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hmmm .... which Giardini? there are 3 biggies

Posted by: Jasmine | May 21, 2006 at 04:53 AM

Hi, does anyone know if the other web cameras are going to be reintstated in St Mark's Square?

Posted by: Christine | July 20, 2006 at 10:11 AM

Can't wait to hear about the trip, and see all your pictures. Go ahead, make us all homesick! Was it just totally beautiful?
Thanks, again, for doing this site--it is awesome information, and a great way of connecting with others' Venetian experiences and knowledge.
The webcam at the bacino is still stuck.

Posted by: faith | July 20, 2006 at 02:00 PM

Just came across the site, had a great time in Venice back in June. Looking to go back in November for a few days. Anybody give me an idea about weather etc. Not worried about the floods, read all about them on the notice boards (emergency routes etc) Get a 'Vap' card to get around great way to see sights without the hassle.

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It's foggy, nippy and windy, often. Rarely freezes, but the wind makes it colder. But it's usually sunny.

Posted by: Ronnie Vincent | September 08, 2006 at 04:15 AM

I was there in November last year and it was absolutely spectacular! Take layers to stay warm, and enjoy!

Posted by: Faith | September 08, 2006 at 06:03 AM

Interesting site, but I believe that a number of the webcams are no longer active.

Cheers
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Posted by: Musoguy | February 19, 2007 at 03:24 AM

Went to Venice on March 22 through April 3, 2007. Have been there many times over last two plus years studying and vacationing. Have stayed at B&B Rota, and the best thing going for it is this:LOCATION!!! Very close to Rialto Bridge and even closer to the ancient fish market, which is a must see. Wonderful little cafe right next door run by 3 young Asian women with cheap capppucino (1.50 euro) compared to just about every other place. Situated among the natives, some of which are very colorful. B&B inexpensive compared to other places. You get what you pay for, and I recommend it!

Posted by: sue kent | April 17, 2007 at 12:14 PM

More Venice webcams on:
http://www.sionvalais.com/resort/Venezia

Posted by: Venezia Webcams | April 30, 2007 at 01:53 AM

I think the Ponte Cappello, Sestiere of Castello webcam is back up and working.

Posted by: Mike Peterson | May 04, 2007 at 09:43 PM

Just to let you know, there are two new webcams on the City of Venice site.

Posted by: gsfrnkln | August 25, 2007 at 01:00 PM

I visited Venice in August 2007 and completely fell in love with the place. There is something romantic and mysterious in the air. I took some of the most wonderful photos as a memory but I just cannot get the city out of my mind. It definitely made a lasting impact on me and I plan to visit again late 2008 or 2009.....hopefully this time with a lover! This time I would like to spend more time there and really explore the wonderful corners of Venice. I left my heart in Venice!

Posted by: Andrea | October 22, 2007 at 07:49 PM

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please leave a link if you know of them? or others as beautiful l..
thank you ~ jimoerike

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