You can often get a deeper understanding of a country's culture by attending a church service or visiting a cemetery - and we did the latter. San Michele (Cimitero) is a very small island the lies between northern Venice and the Murano. The entire island consists ofs a cemetery with a church (built around 1470), which is presumably used for... More

We called in to San Michele on the way to Burano and found it a very moving experience. After the hustle and bustle of the mainland it was so peaceful and quiet. Seeing all the photographs on the graves and memorial blocks - particularly the babies and young children - brought it home that all these graves were for real... More

San Michele island is easily reachable by vaporetto from the stop near San Marco square. You can download the routes and the timetable for all the vaporettos from the respective website and plan your get off at San Marco cemetery on your tour to the islands. If you buy a day ticket for vaporettos than it will be no extra... More

Most tourists visiting Murano, Burano, or Torcello watch their vaporetto stop at the island of San Michele in the Venetian Lagoon, and never know anything about it or disembark to visit the island. San Michele began being used as a cemetery island when space in Venice became impossible. It is one of the most peaceful places in Venice and above... More

This was a very peaceful little island that was relaxing to stroll around to escape the hustle and bustle of the main island of Venice. The cemetery is very pretty with lovely statues and trees spotted around the place. However, just be mindful that there are people there to visit the graves of loved ones so behave accordingly. I'd recommend... More