
TOURIST INFORMATION ON THE CITY OF VENICE, ITALY
Neighborhoods of Venice
The historical center of Venice is made up of six districts (sestiere): Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, Castello, Santa Croce, San Polo and San Marco. Below you will find links to tourist information on all of the diferent districts of Venice.
Divided in two by the Grand Canal, the districts of Cannaregio, Castello and San Marco occupy the northern part of the historical center of Venice, while to the south of the Grand Canal we find the Santa Croce, San Polo and Dorsoduro districts. The Dorsoduro district also incorporates the Island of Guidecca . Each of the six sestiere has its own unique character and specific attractions. Follow the links below for further tourist information on the city of Venice