Photography in Castello and Cannaregio

Marco Secchi - (marcosecchi)
Itinerary created by
Marco Secchi
What you’ll do

A Photographic Itinerary

Discover the city through light, texture, and silence.

This itinerary isn’t about landmarks. It’s about atmosphere. A walk designed for photographers and visual storytellers — whether you carry a Leica, a vintage lens, or a phone in your pocket.

You’ll explore hidden canals, working-class streets, and baroque drama, moving through quiet corners of Castello and Cannaregio where real Venetian life still lingers. From perfect reflections on forgotten bridges to textured walls layered with history, each stop is chosen for its visual strength, not tourist appeal.

Slow down. Let the light lead you. Frame what others miss.

This is The Venice I See — not curated for crowds, but for those who look closer.

Day Total

718 m (0.4 mi)

1 min

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1) 📍 Floating Fruit & Vegetable Boat – End of Via Garibaldi and Fondamenta Sant'Anna
1

Campo San Zaccaria
Campo San Zaccaria
Historic church with artistic treasures anda fab Crypt!
Category
Sightseeing

14 m (0 mi)

2

Chiesa di San Zaccaria
Chiesa di San Zaccaria
Layers of Venice, Underground and Above
Category
Sightseeing

2 m (0 mi)

3

📍 Ponte del Rio di Osmarin
📍 Ponte del Rio di Osmarin
Poignant glimpse into Venice's history
Category
Sightseeing
4

Ca’ del Sol – Where Masks Are Still Made by Hand
Ca’ del Sol – Where Masks Are Still Made by Hand
A place full of theatre, craftsmanship, and a bit of magic
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$$

140 m (0.1 mi)

5

Pasticceria Chiusso
Pasticceria Chiusso
Cozy café with delicious pastries
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$

87 m (0.1 mi)

6

📍 Canal View near Campo do Pozzi
📍 Canal View near Campo do Pozzi
Historic bridge with scenic view
Category
Sightseeing

163 m (0.1 mi)

7

📍 Ponte de l’Arsenale (Wooden Bridge)
📍 Ponte de l’Arsenale (Wooden Bridge)
Innovative shipbuilding hub in Venice
Category
Photospot

152 m (0.1 mi)

8

📍 Calle Nuova – Red Wall, High Water & God
📍 Calle Nuova – Red Wall, High Water & God
Worthy views in Venice
Category
Sightseeing

76 m (0 mi)

9

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Lively street for shopping and strolling
Category
Sightseeing
10

📍 Floating Fruit & Vegetable Boat – End of Via Garibaldi
📍 Floating Fruit & Vegetable Boat – End of Via Garibaldi
Unique Floating Shoop
Category
Photospot
11

Fondamenta Sant'Anna
Fondamenta Sant'Anna
Floating Fruit and Vegetable boat
Category
Sightseeing
12

📍 Calle Rielo – San Pietro di Castello
📍 Calle Rielo – San Pietro di Castello
Laundry options in Venice
Category
Sightseeing

42 m (0 mi)

13

San Pietro di Castello
San Pietro di Castello
Historic Roman Catholic basilica in Venice
Category
Sightseeing

42 m (0 mi)

14

Trattoria Dai Fioi
Trattoria Dai Fioi
Authentic Italian food with flair
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$
Restaurant Type
italian