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San Polo in Venice

Things to Do in San Polo, Venice

Campo San Polo is the largest square in Venice after Piazza San Marco, historically used for bullfights and mass sermons. It hosts popular Carnival events and open-air concerts during the Venice Film Festival, with the Church of San Polo and several palaces lining its edges.

Campo San Polo is the largest square in Venice after Piazza San Marco, historically used for bullfights and mass sermons. It hosts popular Carnival events and open-air concerts during the Venice Film Festival, with the Church of San Polo and several palaces lining its edges.

  • Scuola Grande di San RoccoScuola Grande di San RoccoArt Museum
  • Grand CanalGrand CanalWaterway
  • Il MercanteIl MercanteCocktail Bar
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Top things to do in San Polo

  • Scuola Grande di San Rocco in San Polo, Venice

    Scuola Grande di San Rocco

    ★ 4.8 · 6.0k
    Art Museum★

    Ornate, 16th-century art museum featuring works by the dramatic Renaissance artist Tintoretto.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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  • Grand Canal in San Polo, Venice

    Grand Canal

    ★ 4.8 · 3.0k
    Waterway★

    canal and major water-traffic corridor in Venice, Italy

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  • Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice in San Polo, Venice

    Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice

    ★ 4.5 · 3.4k
    Museum

    Reproductions of da Vinci's master works, plus inventions, drawings, papers & educational workshops.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 6 PM
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  • Rialto Market in San Polo, Venice

    Rialto Market

    ★ 4.6 · 3.0k
    Market

    Large canal front covered market with stalls trading in fish, seafood & vegetables.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Tomb of Antonio Canova in San Polo, Venice

    Tomb of Antonio Canova

    Cemetery

    A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

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  • WEnice Streetfood in San Polo, Venice

    WEnice Streetfood

    ★ 4.8 · 1.0k
    Market· €10–20
    Mon
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Bluemoon Venice in San Polo, Venice

    Bluemoon Venice

    Craft Workshop

    Artisan's studio & showroom featuring handmade, traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.

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  • Declare in San Polo, Venice

    Declare

    Specialty Store

    Contemporary showroom selling fine leather accessories such as weekend bags, clutches & wallets.

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Where to eat & drink in San Polo

  • Il Mercante in San Polo, Venice

    Il Mercante

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    A cocktail bar in Venice known for its unique, well-crafted drinks and cozy atmosphere, with options for quiet upstairs seating or people-watching outside.

    Mon–Fri
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 12 AM
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  • Ristorante Wistèria in San Polo, Venice

    Ristorante Wistèria

    Michelin ★
    Seafood· Más de €100

    Nestled along the Rio de la Frescada, one of the numerous tranquil lateral canals, the modest entrance of Wisteria opens directly onto the outdoor area, enlivened by the eponymous wisteria under whose shade several tables are arranged…

    Mon–Tue
    7 PM – 9 PM
    Wed–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    12 PM – 1:30 PM, 7 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1:30 PM, 7 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 1:30 PM, 7 PM – 9 PM
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  • Brunch Cafe in San Polo, Venice

    Brunch Cafe

    ★ 4.6 · 4.0k
    Brunch· €10–20

    A cafe known for its fluffy pancakes, various toasts, and coffee, offering a menu with plant-based options.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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  • Fluffy Brunch in San Polo, Venice

    Fluffy Brunch

    ★ 4.6 · 1.9k
    Brunch· €10–20

    A restaurant offering classic brunch dishes with an Asian fusion style, including Japanese sweet and savory pancakes and bao buns.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
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  • Adagio in San Polo, Venice

    Adagio

    ★ 4.9 · 1.3k
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    Espresso drinks, wine & cicchetti (small plates) offered in a cozy, refined atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Ristorante Osteria Da Fiore in San Polo, Venice

    Ristorante Osteria Da Fiore

    ★ 4.4 · 489
    Italian· €100+

    Among a labyrinth of alleys and canals, stands the trattoria Da Fiore, elegant and with a family atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    7 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 7 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Hostaria Sant'Aponal in San Polo, Venice

    Hostaria Sant'Aponal

    ★ 4.7 · 7.3k
    Italian· €20–30

    A restaurant in Venice known for its traditional Italian dishes like lasagna, carbonara, ravioli, and cuttlefish in ink with polenta, offering both indoor and enclosed outdoor seating.

    Every day
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
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  • Bar All'Arco in San Polo, Venice

    Bar All'Arco

    ★ 4.7 · 1.6k
    Bar· €10-20

    Straightforward, quaint bar offering meat & seafood light bites, plus a streetside terrace.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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Map of San Polo with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Scuola Grande di San Rocco
  2. 2Grand Canal
  3. 3Il Mercante
  4. 4Ristorante Wistèria
  5. 5Brunch Cafe
  6. 6Fluffy Brunch
  7. 7Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice
  8. 8Rialto Market
  9. 9Tomb of Antonio Canova
  10. 10WEnice Streetfood

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