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CANNAREGIO

SAN POLO AND
SANTA CROCE
SAN MARCO
DORSODURO
Locator Map
See Street Finder, maps 2, 3, 7
3 . Rialto Markets
C A L L E D E L C A M PA N I L E F M TA D E L L ´ O L I O The Rialto markets have been in operation
for centuries. The Pescheria (above) sells
fresh fish and seafood, and the Erberia
sells fruit and vegetables.
The statue of Gobbo
C A L L E D E I B O T T E R I C BECCARIE P E S C H E R I A of the Rialto, the
hunchback, was sculpted
C A M P O
in 1541 (see p104).
D E L L A
Rialto

B E C C A R I E RUGA D SPEZIALI Mercato

SAN GIOVANNI RUGA DEGLI OREFICI 2 San Giacomo di Rialto

Since its installation in 1410, the
RUGA VECCHIA CALLE D MADONNA clock on this church has been
a notoriously poor timekeeper.

RUGA RAVANO

R I V A D E L V I N 0 metres 75 75
C A N A L G R A N D E
0 yards

Calle della
Madonna looks
distinctly medieval
with its overhanging
first floors.

1 . Rialto Bridge
A beloved landmark of the
Grand Canal, the bridge marks
the geographical centre of the
city. The balustrades afford
fine views of the canal.
For keys to symbols see back flap

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