Great part of Venice - not many tourists. Perfect ...

Great part of Venice - not many tourists. Perfect place to explore and get lost in the little laneways - using the walls of Arsenale as a 'handrail'... Also a great walk from Arsenale - using the backroads - to Via Garibaldi, walking past bienalle exhibits. If you are lucky - the communist bar with all its paraphernalia will be open. Be sure to check out the turtle pond in the gardens of Via Garibaldi