Venice Anime Landmark Tour

We trace the real-world locations in Venice that inspired the futuristic Neo-Venezia of Aria and served as dramatic battlegrounds in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

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1. Ponte della Libertà

The Ponte della Libertà is a four-kilometer-long causeway that connects the mainland to Venice. Its flat, elevated road carries both cars and trains across the shallow lagoon. This bridge serves as the site of a high-stakes confrontation…

2. Venezia Santa Lucia

Venezia Santa Lucia station features a flat, modern facade facing the Grand Canal. This terminal marks the final stage of a desperate pursuit from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Part Five. After a battle on the causeway, the characters Giorno…

3. Bridge of Sighs

The Bridge of Sighs is an enclosed limestone bridge spanning the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the Doge's Palace to the New Prison. Its exterior features ornate carvings and two small windows with stone bars.

4. Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel

The Danieli hotel occupies the fourteenth century Palazzo Dandolo, recognizable by its ornate pink and white gothic facade overlooking the Riva degli Schiavoni. In the world of the anime Aria, this building provides the visual blueprint…

5. San Giorgio Maggiore Church

The Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore is defined by its brilliant, white marble façade, which glows against the blue water of the Venetian lagoon. Designed by the architect Andrea Palladio, the church sits on its own island, directly across…

6. Venice Marco Polo Airport

Venice Marco Polo Airport sits at the edge of the lagoon, marked by its expansive, modern terminal buildings and the heavy flow of aircraft arriving from across the globe. This airfield serves as the final departure point for the…

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