The Six neighborhoods of Venice: Exploring the Sestieri in Venice

 Venice has six sestieri :  Cannaregio, Santa Croce, San Polo, Dorsoduro, San Marco and Castello. What to know and how to choose where to stay  is important to better enjoy your holiday!

Sestiere of San Marco



The heart of Venice with the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Correr Museum. Luxury Shopping and famous Restaurants. This is the most touristic neighborhood, and perhaps the less indicated to...
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Sestiere of Cannaregio

Experience like a local

Cannaregio is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Venice. Less known by traditional tourist but with so much to see and do. Great area to stay, it offers many local Bacari and Trattorias to...
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Sestiere of San Polo



Rialto Markets might be the most famous attraction in the neighborhood. San Polo is the oldest area if Venice, here you find many typical Osterie and Restaurants. The Frari Church is a Must together...
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Sestiere of Dorsoduro

Museums area and terrific Walking tours

Dorsoduro is the neighborhood of the Museums. Here we find The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the new Punta della Dogana Museum, and the Accademia Gallery. Amongst the activities, make sure to walk...
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Sestiere of Castello



Where should you go to explore the authentic Venice? Catello! The truest area in Venice, off-the-beaten-path, that offers many local Restaurants as well as arts installations like the famous...
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Sestiere of Santa Croce

The most important Transportation Hub for Venice.

Santa Croce is the most important Transportation Hub for Venice. Here, we find the main Harbor of San Basilio, the Car Deposit of Piazzale Roma, and the bridge that takes you straight to the Train...
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