Central area of Venice, Italy
Rialto
The Rialto is a central area of Venice, Italy, in the sestiere of San Polo.
It is, and has been for many centuries, the financial and commercial heart of the city. Rialto is known for its prominent markets as well as for the monumental Rialto Bridge across the Grand Canal.
How locals move
Getting around Rialto the local way
- Get inMost ferries arrive at the main terminal in Santa Croce.
- Get inOne exception to this are ferries operated by Venezia Lines, which has daily departures from ports in Croatia and arrives at the San Basilio Ferry Terminal right here in Dorsoduro.
From Wikivoyage: Venice/Dorsoduro, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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