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100 І NOR THEAST IT AL Y

Street-by-Street: San Polo

The Rialto bridge and markets make this area a
magnet for visitors. Traditionally the city’s commercial
quarter, it was here that bankers, brokers and
merchants conducted their affairs. Streets are no
longer lined with stalls selling spices and fine fabrics,
but the food markets and pasta shops are unmissable.
Away from the bridge, streets quickly become less
crowded, leading to tiny squares and quiet churches.
The Rialto Markets have existed for
The 17th-century church centuries and are renowned for
of San Cassiano houses their produce. The Pescheria
a carved altar (1696) sells fresh fish and seafood.
and a Crucifixion by
Tintoretto (1568). S A N C A S S I A N O C A M P A N I L E

R I O D I CAMPO SAN C A L L E D E L FMTA DELL'OLIO

B O T T E R I PESCHERIA
CASSIANO
CAMPO
DELLA
D E I C B E C C A R I E
C D CRISTI
C A L L E
B E C C A R I E R U G A D S P E Z I A L I

C A M P I E L L O R I O D E L L E R U G A D E G L I
A L B R I Z Z I
R U G A V E C C H I A S A N G I O V A N N I
R T D C A R A M P A N E

C S A L V I A T I
Key C D . M A D O N N A
Suggested route O L I O
D E L L '
0 metres 75 S A N T '
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C A M P O
0 yards 75
A P O N A L
The
Frari
CAMPO
SAN
SILVESTRO
R I VA D E L V I N
C A N A L G R A N D E

San Giovanni Elemosinario
is an inconspicuous church
San Silvestro that was rebuilt in the early
Sant’Aponal has a façade decorated 16th century, although its
with worn Gothic reliefs. The church campanile dates from the end
was founded in the 11th century, of the 14th century. Inside it are
but is now deconsecrated. interesting frescoes by Pordenone.
For keys to map symbols see back flap

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