Castello: District and Attractions. Castello: District and Attractions. Castello is the largest of the six sestieri of Venice and stretches from San Marco and Cannaregio in the west, to the islands of San Pietro and Sant’Elena in the east. Castello is a diverse area...
Dorsoduro: District and Attractions. Dorsoduro: District and Attractions. This district in Venice is formed from a group of islets that lay between the Grand Canal and the deep water Guidecca Canal. It also includes the long and narrow Guidecca island. The name...
Cannaregio: District and Attractions Cannaregio: District and Attractions. Cannaregio is the northernmost and the second largest district of the city of Venice. It also has the largest population, of around 11,000 people, However, unlike the crowded tourist hubs of...
San Croce: District and Attractions. San Croce: District and Attractions. San Croce and the Tronchetto; lay mostly on land reclaimed in 10th century Venice. The area was once part of the Luprio swamp. It is the smallest of the six districts of Venice and derives its...
San Polo: District and Attractions San Polo: District and Attractions. One of the smallest districts on Venice, it derives its name from the Church of Saint Paul Evangelist. One of the most vibrant sestieri, it is confined to the north by Santa Croce, the south by...
