A place out of time
The island was frequented since Roman times. In 1220, St. Francis landed here at his return from the Holy Land during the Fifth Crusade, and founded a hermitage here. After his death, the island was donated to the Minorites by the Venetian patrician Jacopo Michiel, , to found a convent.
During the Austrian rule of Venice the island, abandoned due to its unhealthy characteristics, was used a powder depot. In 1858 it was donated to the diocese of Venice, who allowed the friars to refound a convent here.
An unique oasis of peace and meditation
Open tue-sun from 09.00 am to 11.00 am and 03.00 pm to 05.00 pm. Closed on Monday.
The vessel is placed at the client’s full and exclusive disposal for the duration of the agreement. The tours and itineraries displayed on this website are purely illustrative and non-binding. Departure times, duration, and specific stops are 100% flexible and shall be determined by the client. We encourage guests to share their preferences at the time of booking or upon boarding. Any special requests should be communicated in advance to ensure technical feasibility and the best possible experience.
