This area lies right at the south of the city, between the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal. It is one of the cultural hubs of the city, home to the staggering Accademia, the inspiring Peggy Guggenheim collection and the ultra contemporary Dogana di Mare (Sea Customs House). Further charms are to be found in the form of the little streets, the small canals alongside which it is a pleasure to lose your way, the compact squares, ideal for a break between sights, and the wisteria-covered, aristocratic palazzi.