Located in the Veneto region, the city of Mestre is most often used simply as accommodation area when visiting Venice, which is very close, due to its slightly lower hotel and parking prices.

Although it is not necessarily a tourist destination, Mestre offers several attractions worth noting. Piazza Ferretto and Via Palazzo recall its medieval past, the San Lorenzo Cathedral dates back to the early 19th century, and the modern, avant-garde M9 Museum takes you through 20th-century history using immersive technologies and interactive installations.