Venice, crossroads of cultures: Cannaregio and Castello

Enjoy a walk in the “other” Venice in the district of Cannaregio and Castello. Discover the merchant’s Venice with its cultural exchanges: from the Jewish Ghetto to the Fondaco dei Tedeschi passing by Marco Polo’s house…

through the off-the beaten path areas of Cannaregio and Castello in a journey through the less known Venice. Stroll in the Jewish Ghetto, the first to be established in the world in 1516 and still the heart of the Jewish community in Venice nowadays. Visit Fondamenta della Misericordia, core of bar-hopping with their “ombre e cicheti” (wine and bites). A small detour to see the Gothic church of Madonna dell’Orto, Scuola Grande della Misericordia. We’ll cover hidden places symbols of an ancient cosmopolitan Venice, crossroads of trades and cultures and a bridge between East and West. Cross the Strada Nuova built in shape of a French boulevard and enter Castello district through Miracoli church, Marco Polo’s house, Santi Giovanni e Paolo square to enjoy the Scuola grande di San Marco and the Colleoni monument, following a path of other hidden marvels and treasures.