This large square is home to Venice's second most important cinematic event. Around 1,000 cinemagoers a night brave the mosquitoes to fill this open-air arena. Films are generally reruns of the previous season's blockbusters, plus the odd preview. During the Film Festival, you can catch some original-language films a day or two after their Lido screening. For programme details, see the city council website: www.comune.venezia.it.
Area Venice
Transport Vaporetto San Silvestro or San Tomà
Date late July-early Sept. Box office from 7.30pm.
Tickets €5-€8; €24 for 6 films (excluding special screenings and events).
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