the secret:
Through Maritime History
Here, you’ll also find Peggy Guggenheim’s private gondola, a rare piece of Venetian history. She was the last Venetian to own a private gondola, which she later donated to the museum.
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Step into Venice’s maritime past at the Museo Storico Navale, Italy’s most important naval museum, spread across 6,000m² and five floors. Discover the glory of the Venetian Navy, explore historic ships, and even board the legendary Enrico Dandolo submarine, a Cold War-era vessel with its original control room and torpedo bay. Kids will love climbing aboard the submarine, seeing real naval artifacts, and imagining life as a sailor. It’s interactive, educational, and fun - perfect for little adventurers!
