Sestieri of Venice
From its foundation, Venice has been divided into six neighborhoods, known in Italian as sestieri (singular sestiere).
Neighbourhoods of Venice: Sestieri
A charming chaos
Cannaregio, Santa Croce, San Polo, Dorsoduro, Castello and San Marco. Venice is divided into six districts.
Each of the sestieri has a numbering system that usually consists of four digits, a particular numbering system that complicates the task of finding your way around the streets of Venice.
Sometimes it's easy to find the same number a short distance away from another, corresponding to a different sestiere.
The six sestieri of Venice
San Marco
The district of San Marco in Venice is named after the city’s patron saint, and is without a doubt the heart of Venice. Discover its streets and squares.
San Polo
Established near the Rialto Bridge, San Polo is Venice’s smallest district and one of the oldest in the city. Discover what there is to do in San Polo.
Dorsoduro
The district of Dorsoduro is located in the southeast part of Venice and includes Giudecca island. It is a cool and trendy area full of students.
Cannaregio
Several notable Italians lived in Cannaregio throughout the various centuries including Marco Polo, Titian or Tintoretto. Discover the best things to do.
Castello
Castello is Venice’s largest neighbourhood. It includes the tourist area that surrounds the Doge's Palace and an ancient shipyard.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce and especially the east part of the district is one of the humblest areas of Venice. It's the only part of the island in which cars can travel.