"San Michele" San Michele by freya_heaven

San Michele Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 49 photos

San Michele is the island cemetery of Venice, I have to admit we didnt actually get off here, but we did sail past a few times.

One of the times we were passing we saw a boat with a coffin on it docking, obviously on its was to be buried on the island. Which was a strange sight to see.

The church of San Michele was built in 1469, and was one of Venice's first renaissance building.

On our next Venice trip I will definately stop off.

San Michelle

Another view of San Michele

Pros and Cons

Pros:Looks very pretty, also I imagine very peaceful
Cons:I dont think the Vaporettos to San Michele are very regularthere a
In a nutshell:Maybe if you have spare time.......................

Last visit to San Michele: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Feb 20, 2004
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sandysmith Oct 1, 2005 at 4:38 PM Report Abuse

yes you must stop next time - very poignat peaceful place
kyoub Mar 26, 2005 at 3:32 PM Report Abuse

How interesting that they have an island just for burial. A lovely thought.