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.

Scuola Grande di San RoccoArt Museum
Grand CanalWaterway
Il MercanteCocktail Bar

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Top things to do in San Polo

Scuola Grande di San Rocco
★ 4.8 · 5.9k
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
★ 4.8 · 3.0k
Waterway★
canal and major water-traffic corridor in Venice, Italy
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Leonardo da Vinci Museum Venice
★ 4.5 · 3.3k
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
★ 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
Cemetery
A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.
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WEnice Streetfood
★ 4.8 · 914
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
Craft Workshop
Artisan's studio & showroom featuring handmade, traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.
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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
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
Michelin ★
Seafood· €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
★ 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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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
★ 4.4 · 487
Italian· €100+
Among a labyrinth of alleys and canals, stands the trattoria Da Fiore, elegant and with a family atmosphere.
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Hostaria Sant'Aponal
★ 4.7 · 6.7k
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
★ 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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Pasticceria Rizzardini
★ 4.7 · 728
Cake Shop· €1–10
A tiny, constantly packed pastry shop in Venice known for its delicious baked goods, including strudel, crostini, cookies, and coffee.
Mon
7 AM – 7:30 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
7 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7:30 PM
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