Fable of Venice: Hugo Pratt & Corto Maltese Tour

A curated itinerary. This curated itinerary takes you through lesser-known corners of Venice tied to Hugo Pratt’s life and imagination. The route is primarily in the Castello and Cannaregio districts, the heart of Pratt’s childhood, and the stage for Favola di Venezia. Our meeting point will be Combo a former jesuit monastery,  a place of memory and reflection—just like the opening of a graphic novel.

Calle Tiziano – Corto Maltese’s House. In this quiet corte, Pratt imagined Corto’s Venetian residence. It’s a hidden gem for fans, tucked away in Cannaregio’s maze of alleys.

Ponte della Nostalgia. Pratt renamed this ordinary bridge as the “Bridge of Nostalgia”—a poetic reinterpretation of the everyday. A perfect metaphor for his Venice.

Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel. A Gothic dream. This palace appears as one of Corto’s homes in the comics. It also reflects the aristocratic and mysterious mood of Pratt’s visual style.

Calle del Forno – Pratt’s Childhood Home. Here lived young Hugo before the war. His memories of this area permeate his stories with deep emotional resonance.

Corte Botera – Corte Sconta detta Arcana. A legendary courtyard blocked by a gate. Pratt gave it an aura of magical realism. This is where Favola di Venezia truly begins—a gateway to another dimension.

San Pietro di Castello. Once the city’s cathedral, this ancient island holds deep symbolic and narrative meaning in Fable of Venice. It’s where Corto confronts Venice’s Masonic mysteries, and a powerful closing chapter for our walk.The tour is customizable and may include additional stops such as the Arsenal lion, Campiello dell’Arabo d’Oro, Calle dei Marrani, and more, depending on interest and time.