Sestiere
San Marco
Visiting San Marco is entering the historic and monumental heart of Venice, where the Republic showcased its power with a flair for spectacle. Around St Ma…
Districts
Districts of Venice: a guide to the sestieri, islands and areas to explore
Explore the districts of Venice with maps, places to see, atmospheres, practical tips and itineraries to plan your visit.
Map of the districts
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San Polo
San Polo brings together several faces of Venice: the great commercial center of Rialto, an exceptional religious and artistic heritage around the Frari, b…
Sestiere
Cannaregio
The vast sestiere of Cannaregio stretches to the north of Venice, from Santa Lucia station to the shores of the lagoon.
Still largely residential, it reve…
Sestiere
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is often hurriedly crossed from Piazzale Roma, yet it is well worth slowing down for. Behind the main thoroughfares lie peaceful squares, ancie…
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Castello
The Castello district is the easternmost and largest in Venice. Its history and appearance have been deeply marked by the Arsenal, which for centuries conc…
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Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro is one of the most varied and pleasant districts of Venice. It brings together some of its great museums, major churches, Grand Canal palaces and…