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 Campo dei Santi Giovanni e
Paolo by Zvrlj
Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo is outstanding example of Italian Gothic architecture.
Scuola Grande di San Marco, decorated by Pietro Lombardo and Mauro Codussi is a masterpiece of early Renaissance architecture.
Andrea Verrocchio's Renaissance Equestrian Monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni is one of the greateest sculptural achievements of its time.
Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is one of the most prominent tourist places in Venice. Leave a Comment Address: Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, CastelloDirections: Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is about 15-minutes-of-nice-walk north from Piazza San Marco. The nearest vaporetto stations to it are "Ospedale Civile" (Civil Hospital) and "Fondamenta Nuove".
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Campo Santa Margherita is among the largest Venice squares along with Campo San Polo and Campo Francesco Morosini, and just after the largest one – Piazza San Marco. It owes its name to the Church Santa Margherita, closed in 1810. Campo Santa Margherita has its present-day form more than 1200 years, as the rivers which had flowed together through the square had been filled in the 9th century.
Early in the morning Campo Santa Margherita is an open-air market. During the rest of the day and often by night too – it is the place with "atmosphere of cheerfulness" produced mainly by the students, as the University is just a few meters away, and on the square itself there are many bars, cafes, beer pubs, restaurants… In general – it is one of the nicest squares in Venice, place full of locals as well as tourists, but never as crowded as Piazza San Marco.
For similar, but somehow diminished and less touristy atmosphere look for Campiello dei Squelini located nearby. Leave a Comment Address: Campo Santa Margherita, DorsoduroDirections: The nearest vaporetto station to Campo Santa Margherita is "Ca' Rezzonico".
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 Campo Santa Maria Formosa,
Malipiero Palace by Zvrlj, 2 more photos
The square is dominated by the church of the same name, one of the oldest in the city, rebuilt in the late 15th and the 16th century by the designs of Mauro Codussi. The buildings that border the square are a stunning samples of Venetian architecture, with palaces in a variety of styles from Romanesque to Baroque. Among them are Vitturi Palace, Dona a Santa Maria Formosa Palace, Bembo Malipiero Palace, Priuli Ruzzini Loredan Palace and 16th century Querini Stampalia Palace which houses Fondazione Querini Stampalia – library, museum and gallery. Leave a Comment Address: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, San MarcoDirections: Campo Santa Maria Formosa north from the Piazza San Marco, south from Campo San Zanipolo and east from Ponte Rialto.
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 Campo - Venezia by dvideira
Going back to the 5th century after the fall of the Roman Empire, invaders' attacks ( Goths, Visigoths, Huns, to mention a few... ) towards Italy's major cities forced people to find refuge at islands in the saltwaters of Adriatic Lagoon.
Along with their prayers for survival, they brought with them no more than their faith, business aknowledge and family ties. With no hope to return home, they started building a new one.
Crossing a small canal ( rio - pl. rii ), finding a field ( campo - pl. campi ) they began to sit the focal points of their lives. Homes ( Casa or Ca' ), a church and a Pozzo ( Well ) in the middle, to collect rain water.
These small communiites sprung up on the islands and by growing and growing they endded up forming the sestieri or neighborhoods. There are six sestieri in Venice; Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce, San Marco and San Polo.
As the city grew, it became unified under an republican government. From unification came organization. Larger canals and bridges were built and many smaller canals were filled in to create paved streets. Leave a Comment Directions: Spread across Venice
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 The rain didn't dampen
our spirits. by timtrina
Don't forget to grab your free fold out map of Venice from the Tourism office at the Train Station upon arrival (or for those of you driving there like us, from the ground floor Tourist Office situated next to the multi-level carpark). Leave a Comment
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Campo dei Mori, which is situated just a foot from the church Madonna dell'Orto, looks like semi-abandoned square. There are number of very strange caryatids all around the square, which protrude from the buildings. Nothing like that you may see in the rest of the town, it is another less known Venice. Leave a Comment Address: Campo dei Mori
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 view from the bridge Rialto by rukiLeave a Comment
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SAN MARCO
We've now left the Merceries and have entered one of Venices liveliest squares, especially at night, due to its restaurants and bars. It appeared to be quite a popular place for those sitting out enjoying the December sun as I passed through. At another visit, there was a market set up here. This is the place that Venetians of all ages come to meet their friends
This Campo is sometimes referred to as the Rialto Bridges courtyard, as it sits nearly at the bridges steps.
A statue of Carlo Goldoni dominates the square, this bronze sculpture (crafted by Antonio del Zotto in 1883) commemorates one of Venices favourite comedians, who lived from 1707 -1793. His comic plays are still popular today, many were claimed to have been inspired by his observations of locals and their conversations that he picked up on his wanderings around Venices streets and cafes.
Backing onto the campo is the church of San Bartolomeo, which was formerly known as 'The German church' and today is often used for exhibitions or musical recitals. Open Tues, Thurs and Sat 1000 - 1200.
At the end of the Campo is The Fondacio dei Tedeschi , which during the 16th Century, was a base for German traders. Today it is Venices main Post Office.
UPDATE Christmas 2007 - The statue was covered by a canvas, while restoration work takes place. It was still buzzing in the square day and night with market stalls selling all sorts of stuff including hats, perfumes and Christmas goods. I'm sure that it will be back to its glory by now! Leave a Comment Address: Campo San Bartolomeo, San Marco, Venice
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 by evona
This is too very nice place for rest in a cafe garden. In centrum there are every time many tourists and.... pigeons. One pigeon perch just when my friend make this foto on head of Goldoni!!!! :)
When you are in Venice you must taste delicious venetian ice cream - gellatti!! Leave a Comment
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The church of San Barnabas on Campo San Barnabas was completed with the brick campanile in the 14th century. The small church has a "Holy Family" depiction attributed to Paolo Veronese and a Tiepolo-style ceiling. It is more often associated with fact that impoverished members of the aristocracy lived here in state-provided apartments during the Republic's declining years.
The church and its surroundings has also gained a more recent distinction when it appeared in several films such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade or in my favourite, Summertime starring Katherine Hepburn.
If you love the romantic Summer-Venice, you will love also the film Summertime. The story is about a lonely yet lovely American spinster who falls in love with a charming but married Venetian man who shows her that Venice is truly made for lovers.
You should watch this movie before your every trip to Venice, because you meet a Venice as you have never seen it before. Address: Campo San BarnabasDirections: In the Dorsoduro district, right off the Ca' Rezzonico stop, between the Accademia/San Trovaso area and Campo San Margherita.
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