"Only 50 people" Top 5 Page for this destination Torcello by Mahieu

Torcello Travel Guide: 56 reviews and 104 photos

Yes indeed, this island has only 50 inhabitants left! Torcello used to be a very important community though during he fifth century. Some of the monuments are well worth a visit, like the "Church of Santa Maria Assunta" and the "Church of Santa Fosca". A nice walk leads to the center of the island.

Last visit to Torcello: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jul 9, 2004
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Reviews (5)

vaporetto Transportation (1)

To get to Torcello, take the 'T' vaporetto from Burano. It takes you there twice an hour in less than ten minutes. From... more travel advice

archeology Things to Do (4)

Next to the churches, you can find some archeological rests outside. One of them is said to be the chair where Atilla... more travel advice

Church of Santa Fosca Things to Do (4)

From the outside, the church has an octagonal frame with three apses. The central apse has two rows of arcades. The... more travel advice

Bell Tower Things to Do (4)

The Bell Tower is attached to the Basilica. A sloped walkway , with very few stairs brings you above, from which you... more travel advice

Comments (9)

balhannah Oct 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM Report Abuse

Like your roof top photo. Sounds quite good and would be nice to be there when it's quiet.
BobTorcello Mar 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM Report Abuse

Very nice write up and great pictures too. Thank You, Bob Torcello CT, USA
christine.j Feb 18, 2007 at 9:16 AM Report Abuse

I'm planning a trip to Venice and came across your Torcello page. Great information!! Thank you.
olja1234 Dec 9, 2004 at 7:15 AM Report Abuse

Very nice page and photos. I like your opening photo. Greets.
iandsmith Nov 20, 2004 at 5:35 PM Report Abuse

Nice stuff, will be back for more.
globetrott Sep 29, 2004 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

When walking today in Torcello, it is hard to believe that in Torcello the first buildings of Venice were built...
dannebro Sep 20, 2004 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

very nice !
sandysmith Aug 5, 2004 at 1:43 PM Report Abuse

loved the view from the bel tower and did you see all the pigeons nesting on the window ledges!
freya_heaven Jul 22, 2004 at 1:27 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page, Great photo from the top of the bell tower. I really enjoyed Torcello. Well Done (~_~)