Venice Areas and Neighbourhoods
No place is like Venice in the world. Its narrow alley streets and water canals, its bridges and impressive squares make it really unique!
1) Piazza San Marco, St Mark's Square: Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) is the principal square of Venice, Italy. It is one of the few beautiful spots in Europe where you can hear yourself speak without being overpowered by the sounds of motorized city traffic. The district of San Marco is pretty much a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and canals.The Piazza originated in the 9th century as a small area in front of the original St Mark's Basilica. It was enlarged to its present form in 1177.
In the evening St. Marco square takes on a different atmosphere, with cafes orchestras that fill the night air with Jazz/Classical music. Go get a chair, have a cocktail and enjoy the great unique atmosphere that surrounds you. It's also a popular meeting point for locals and host many of Venice's festivals. A great popular place in Italy today.
The Piazza you see today was paved in the late 13th century with bricks laid in a herringbone pattern. It is believed the light-colored stones were probably used setting up market stalls and organizing frequent ceremonial processions.
2) Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal: The first bridge crossing the Grand Canal was a pontoon bridge. It was built by Nicol? Barattieri in 1181. It was once called the "Ponte della Moneta" and then got replaced three more times until today to its final form and name "Rialto Bridge". The Rialto Bridge in Venice (made of limestone) was the first and only of its kind to cross the Canal, which lead to the birth of the Rialto market. Designed by Antonio da Ponte it was finally completed in 1591.
It became one of the main places for trade (negozio) in the city. The bridge has beaten all odds and has become one of the top attractions of Venice. People gather here to take in the sight of Venice as the sun disappears down into the far distance. From here you'll see the gondoliers as they make their way slowly down the Grand Canal. It is considered by many to be one of the most lovely sites in the world.
3) Castello Area, Biennial Gardens: The Castello area is the most easterly and largest of the 6 areas of Venice and among the oldest areas of Venice. It grew up from the thirteenth century around a naval dockyard. Napoleon changed it to what is now the Biennial Gardens, and still more recently the island of Sant'Elena has been created along with other parts of land drained at other areas of the quarter.
It's full of fascinating things to see. One in particular is Venice's Arsenal Naval History museum (Museo Storico Navale) and the former military shipyard of the Republic at Arsenal. In its glory days, was the core of the city's prosperous shipping industry. Visit the Public Gardens, the largest of their kind in Venice.
4) Accademia Area, Museum Gallery: The Accademia area is located on the south of the Canal, and gives its name to one of the 3 bridges that crosses it, the (Ponte dell'Accademia). The Accademia is best known for its museum gallery of pre-1800s art, famous architects, art paintings and sculptures in Venice, Italy.
Some of Venice's most respected ancient artists studied here, and this is part of why other finest artists are attracted in Italy to study in this area. The Galleria dell'Accademia contains masterpieces of Venetian paintings and history.
5) Cannaregio Area, First Jewish Ghetto in Venice: The Cannaregio district of Venice where Venetians still live in great numbers. It's the northernmost of the six districts of Venice and the second largest in population with approximately 20,000 people. Canneregio was the main route into the city until the construction of a railway to the mainland, which gave the district its name.
Development began in the eleventh century as the area was drained and parallel canals were dredged. The Madonna dell'Orto church is here as well as the Palace of Ca' d'Oro and some Tintoretto's masterpieces. In the Ghetto's Jewish Museum (Museo Ebraico)you will recognize the first Jewish ghetto in history. Many restaurants offer some of the best cuisine in Venice with a good value for money ratio.
6) Santa Croce Area, Piazzale Roma: Santa Croce is home to Venice's central bus station and car parks, around which is the only area of the city in which cars can travel, called "Terra Firma". The area was once part of the Luprio swamp, but slowly claiming land. It is the area most affected by the opening of the Lagoon Road 1933 due its steady grounds. It's an extension of San Polo and lies on the opposite side of the Grand Canal towards the main railway station of Venice, Piazzale Roma.
A location where you can soak up the authentic Venetian neighbourhood atmosphere and still close to the city's main attractions. It's a very pleasant area to take an evening stroll! Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is a lively square full of people and music where sometimes couples can dance.
7) Giudecca Island, Exclusive Residential area and Beautiful Gardens: The Island of Giudecca was originally called "Spinalunga" - Long Thorn - because of its shape. Giudecca was historically an area of large palaces with amazing gardens, gaining back its once most regarded reputation as luxury residential area. It is known for its long dock and its beautiful churches, including Il Redentore.
The Island offers some of the most impressive views of Venice and its mainland stretching across the 300 mt wide Giudecca Canal. The celebration of "Festival of Redeemer" (which represents the end of the plague in 1526), takes place every 3rd weekend of July every year, the Venetians gather a bridge of boats across the Giudecca canal with a display of fireworks. This spectacular sight can be seen from every corner in Venice.
1) Piazza San Marco, St Mark's Square: Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) is the principal square of Venice, Italy. It is one of the few beautiful spots in Europe where you can hear yourself speak without being overpowered by the sounds of motorized city traffic. The district of San Marco is pretty much a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and canals.The Piazza originated in the 9th century as a small area in front of the original St Mark's Basilica. It was enlarged to its present form in 1177.
In the evening St. Marco square takes on a different atmosphere, with cafes orchestras that fill the night air with Jazz/Classical music. Go get a chair, have a cocktail and enjoy the great unique atmosphere that surrounds you. It's also a popular meeting point for locals and host many of Venice's festivals. A great popular place in Italy today.
The Piazza you see today was paved in the late 13th century with bricks laid in a herringbone pattern. It is believed the light-colored stones were probably used setting up market stalls and organizing frequent ceremonial processions.
2) Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal: The first bridge crossing the Grand Canal was a pontoon bridge. It was built by Nicol? Barattieri in 1181. It was once called the "Ponte della Moneta" and then got replaced three more times until today to its final form and name "Rialto Bridge". The Rialto Bridge in Venice (made of limestone) was the first and only of its kind to cross the Canal, which lead to the birth of the Rialto market. Designed by Antonio da Ponte it was finally completed in 1591.
It became one of the main places for trade (negozio) in the city. The bridge has beaten all odds and has become one of the top attractions of Venice. People gather here to take in the sight of Venice as the sun disappears down into the far distance. From here you'll see the gondoliers as they make their way slowly down the Grand Canal. It is considered by many to be one of the most lovely sites in the world.
3) Castello Area, Biennial Gardens: The Castello area is the most easterly and largest of the 6 areas of Venice and among the oldest areas of Venice. It grew up from the thirteenth century around a naval dockyard. Napoleon changed it to what is now the Biennial Gardens, and still more recently the island of Sant'Elena has been created along with other parts of land drained at other areas of the quarter.
It's full of fascinating things to see. One in particular is Venice's Arsenal Naval History museum (Museo Storico Navale) and the former military shipyard of the Republic at Arsenal. In its glory days, was the core of the city's prosperous shipping industry. Visit the Public Gardens, the largest of their kind in Venice.
4) Accademia Area, Museum Gallery: The Accademia area is located on the south of the Canal, and gives its name to one of the 3 bridges that crosses it, the (Ponte dell'Accademia). The Accademia is best known for its museum gallery of pre-1800s art, famous architects, art paintings and sculptures in Venice, Italy.
Some of Venice's most respected ancient artists studied here, and this is part of why other finest artists are attracted in Italy to study in this area. The Galleria dell'Accademia contains masterpieces of Venetian paintings and history.
5) Cannaregio Area, First Jewish Ghetto in Venice: The Cannaregio district of Venice where Venetians still live in great numbers. It's the northernmost of the six districts of Venice and the second largest in population with approximately 20,000 people. Canneregio was the main route into the city until the construction of a railway to the mainland, which gave the district its name.
Development began in the eleventh century as the area was drained and parallel canals were dredged. The Madonna dell'Orto church is here as well as the Palace of Ca' d'Oro and some Tintoretto's masterpieces. In the Ghetto's Jewish Museum (Museo Ebraico)you will recognize the first Jewish ghetto in history. Many restaurants offer some of the best cuisine in Venice with a good value for money ratio.
6) Santa Croce Area, Piazzale Roma: Santa Croce is home to Venice's central bus station and car parks, around which is the only area of the city in which cars can travel, called "Terra Firma". The area was once part of the Luprio swamp, but slowly claiming land. It is the area most affected by the opening of the Lagoon Road 1933 due its steady grounds. It's an extension of San Polo and lies on the opposite side of the Grand Canal towards the main railway station of Venice, Piazzale Roma.
A location where you can soak up the authentic Venetian neighbourhood atmosphere and still close to the city's main attractions. It's a very pleasant area to take an evening stroll! Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is a lively square full of people and music where sometimes couples can dance.
7) Giudecca Island, Exclusive Residential area and Beautiful Gardens: The Island of Giudecca was originally called "Spinalunga" - Long Thorn - because of its shape. Giudecca was historically an area of large palaces with amazing gardens, gaining back its once most regarded reputation as luxury residential area. It is known for its long dock and its beautiful churches, including Il Redentore.
The Island offers some of the most impressive views of Venice and its mainland stretching across the 300 mt wide Giudecca Canal. The celebration of "Festival of Redeemer" (which represents the end of the plague in 1526), takes place every 3rd weekend of July every year, the Venetians gather a bridge of boats across the Giudecca canal with a display of fireworks. This spectacular sight can be seen from every corner in Venice.
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