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| VENICE HOMEPAGE » CASTELLO AREA |
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PICTURES OF VENICE |

Santa Maria della Visitazione
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| The Castello area is very close to S.Mark’s Square, and it is mainly characterised by the enchating and most famous city’s promenade of Riva degli Schiavoni, from which you will have an unforgettable view of the lagoon, of S. Giorgio Maggiore Island and, in distance, of S.Elena Island and Lido. |
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| VENICE HOTELS MAP IN CASTELLO AREA |
Map of Castello area in Venice
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Detailed map of Castello area
Many of the Canaletto’s drawings of the XVII century, show The Riva degli Schiavoni with many sailing boats and gondolas. Also nowadays you will find there many magnificent Gondolas, symbols of Venice and of Romanticism. The area is also rich in various and beautiful churches and it is characterised by the famous Ponte dei Sospiri and by the Historical Navy Museum.
What to see in Castello area
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