City Guide 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.
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.
Guide to the Sestiere of San Marco: For the first-time visitor to Venice, the first -stop is San Marco square to admire the magnificent Basilica, Doge's Palace and to breathe in the atmosphere of a city built on water. But, the district of San Marco has much more to offer ...
Guide to the Sestiere of Castello: The oldest part of the historical center of the city, Castello is home to the first basilica of the maritime republic and the famous Arsenale, the great ship/building yard of Venice that at one time was able to construct a complete in one/day. For more information on the Castello district of Venice....
Guide to the Sestiere of Cannaregio: Home to the Jewish Ghetto, the Cannaregio area of Venice was one of the last areas of the city to be settled. Nowadays, it is one of the few parts of Venice where Venetians still live and boasts numerous attractions to the intrepid tourist. For more information on Cannaregio........
Guide to the Sestiere of Dorsoduro: Home to the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim museums, the Dorsoduro area of Venice is connected to the sestiere of San Marco by the Accademia bridge. Dorsoduro also includes the neighboring Guidecca Island where you'll find Palladio's Redentore Church. For more information on Dorsoduro....
Guide to the Sestiere of San Polo: As you cross the Rialto bridge from San Marco you enter the San Polo area of Venice. Home to the Rialto market, the old artisan quarters of Venice, and the stunning Frari church. This part of the city has many other treasures to discover. For more information on San Polo...........
Guide to the Sestiere of Santa Croce: Located on the opposite side of the Grand Canal from the Santa Lucia railway station. This part of the city of Venice is a delightful series of meandering canals and back-streets. For more information on Santa Croce..........
An additional area of the historic center of the city of Venice is the Jewish Ghetto. Like a city within a city, it has a rich history and its culture has been kept alive by the Jewish community that still live in and around Venice. For more information on the Jewish Ghetto.......
