Three Walks Through San Polo
San Polo is a central Sestiere and the smallest of the six districts of Venice, covering 35 hectares, hugging the Grand Canal. It is also one of the oldest parts of the city, settled before the ninth century, and it is named for the church of San Polo.
These routes have 24,000+ explorers on Google Maps
Pescaria Walk
11,000+ explorers • 1.3 km • 22 points of interest
A feature-packed walk with some challenging navigational twists and turns through the commercial heart of medieval Venice. What you’ll discover:
- The Pescaria (fish market) and its distinctive architecture
- Rialto produce markets when vendors are still setting up
- San Giacomo di Rialto — one of Venice’s oldest churches
- Hidden bacari where locals gather for morning ombra
[This walk is part of the first three free map pack get it here]
San Polo Walk
8,800+ explorers • 1.4 km • 22 points of interest
Starting on the Grand Canal and leading to the largest campo in Venice, this walk connects the district’s key sites through quieter corners where neighborhood life unfolds. What you’ll discover:
- Campo San Polo — Venice’s second-largest square
- Local campi where Venetians gather away from tourist routes
- How the district balances commerce, art, and daily life
Included in the full 17-map collectionTitian Walk
4,100+ explorers • 1.4 km • 18 points of interest
A walk taking in the Frari and one of the grandest ‘Scuole’ in Venice — San Rocco. Two of Venice’s most significant artistic sites. What you’ll discover:
- Titian’s tomb and his Assumption altarpiece
- Tintoretto’s massive San Rocco cycle (50+ paintings)
- Campo San Polo and its neighborhood rhythms
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Sample San Polo Guide map
Directions and points of interest are given in the whole map collection. All streets are shown on maps. Actual maps in high resolution.
