Campo San Polo

The Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice,[1] Italy, the second largest Venetian public square after the Piazza San Marco.[2] It is located in the Sestiere San Polo.[3]

Originally dedicated to grazing and agriculture, in 1493 it was entirely paved,[1] a well (one of the few fountains to be found in Venice) being placed in the middle. It was subsequently used as the scene of many a bullfight, mass sermons and masked balls. After the 17th century the poor's market was moved here from Piazza San Marco.[1]

It remains to this day one of the most popular Carnival venues and is also used for open-air concerts and screenings during the Venice Film Festival.[4]

Lorenzino de' Medici was assassinated here in 1548.[5]

Facing the church are the following buildings:[4]

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References

  1. ^ a b c "Campo San Polo | Venice Squares | Venice Tourism". www.venice-travel-guide.com. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Campo San Polo, the second largest square in Venedg: all info and church San Polo". www.venice-guide.info. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Campo San Polo - Venice". venice.jc-r.net. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Campo San Polo | Venice Squares | Venice Tourism". www.venice-travel-guide.com. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Campo San Polo". VenetoWay.com. Retrieved 15 August 2025.

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