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Streets and Squares in Italy
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Alzaia Naviglio Grande
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Town: Milan
Address: Alzaia Naviglio Grande 4
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| Mercatone dell'Antiquariato del Naviglio Grande – one of the biggest markets with antiquities in Milan spreads along the Alzaia Naviglio Grande. It is held every last Sunday of the month, from 8.30am to 6.30pm and it is always better to come early to catch the best bargains. The market was organised for the first time in 1982 along the beautiful banks of Naviglio Grande and it has been attracting a great number of visitors ever since. Over 400 stalls are placed in the area, selling a large selection of goods, starting from clothing, furniture, books, jewellery and various items of bric-a-brac. Sellers will offer you also porcelain, watches, silver things and toys, as well as interesting objects for your home. Some of the exhibitors have their own shops in the same area on the Naviglio Grande banks. You won't get lost because the stalls are numbered with even numbers along the Alzaia Naviglio Grande and the odd ones along the Ripa di
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Campo dei Santi
Giovanni e Paolo
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Town: Venice
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| Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is among the most attractive squares in Venice, as far as architecture and monuments are concerned. It comes as no surprise that the spot was nicknamed Campo delle Maravege, or 'Square of Marvels'. The most impressive building dominating the campo is the Roman Catholic church, dedicated to Saint Giovanni and Saint Paolo. The majestic temple was constructed during the 13th and 14th Centuries by the Dominicans. It houses rich art and cultural heritage, and has been perfectly preserved due to a thorough restoration in the middle of the 20th Century. Another monument amidst the square that is worth admiration is the massive statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni, designed by Verrocchio.
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Campo San Luca
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Town: Venice
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| Campo San Luca has always been a favourite place for local citizens, many of whom consider it to be the very heart of the city. In the centre of the square there is a marble pedestal and a flag-pole, where in the past the national flag was raised on public holidays. The square plays an important role in the Venetian Carnival, due mainly to its interesting history that abounds in legendary events.
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Campo San Polo
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Town: Venice
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| Campo San Polo is the second largest square in the 'City of Water', together with the incomparable Piazza San Marco, which is the only space in Venice that has the honour to be called Piazza. All other squares are known as campos, and the biggest and most famous among them is Campo San Polo in the heart of the district of the same name. The place served as a grazing ground until the late Middle Ages when, in 1493, it was paved and decorated with one of the extremely rare fountains
in the city.
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Campo Santa Margherita
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Town: Venice
Address: Dorsoduro
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| Campo Santa Margherita ranks among one of the favourite recreational areas of both locals and visitors. This wide green area occupies part of the predominantly residential Venetian district Dorsoduro. Massive oaks, thick shrubs, romantic ponds and a striking variety of trees and beautiful flowers enchant visitors and make Campo Santa Margerita the perfect place for a family picnic. The large open spaces with plenty of benches and ice-cream shops also add to the appeal of the area. One of the main attractions in the garden is the splendidly decorated fountain. Many guests are drawn by the huge traditional fruit and fish market, as well as copious restaurants offering all varieties of cuisine.
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Canal Grande, by Panayiotis Constantinides, Syros island,
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Canal Grande
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Town: Venice
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| The Canal Grande is the most important waterway in the 'City of Water' and an emblematic location of the city. The almost 4 kilometres-long canal crosses the central part of Venice and is in immediate proximity to all major attractions and landmarks. To a great extent, Venice owes its uniqueness to this waterway and the gondolas that float along the canals. The Canal Grande starts at St Mark's Basin and flows into the Venetian lagoon after numerous curves and meanders. One of the most amazing
main streets worldwide takes tourists on a journey through history, as all styles of architecture known in Venice are present along the banks of the canal. The leading shops, restaurants and places for entertainment are not far from the most frequently used transport road of the 'Queen of
the Adriatic'.
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Corso Buenos Aires
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Town: Milan
Address: Corso Buenos Aires
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| Corso Buenos Aires is the main transportation artery and the largest shopping street in Milan, one of the biggest in the whole Europe. It connects the industrial northern district of Milan to the city centre and Porta Venezia. The street is famous for having the biggest number of shops on such an area, which makes it the world’s densest shopping district. There are dozens of shops, offering clothing and other types of merchandise. Many of the little old shops were replaced by outlets of world-renowned names of the fashion business. On average, the prices are very reasonable and this is a great place for bargains in the sales periods after Christmas and in mid-summer. Besides the wide selection of shops, in some areas you can come upon a restaurant, a bar and some museums. The area is under constant development and recently Corti di Bayre shopping mall was opened there. there are many shops, cafes and outdoor benches in the courtyards of an old Milanese tenement block.
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Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II
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Town: Milan
Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II
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| Corso Vittorio Emanuele represents the most popular covered shopping street in Milan. Situated behind the Cathedral of Milan, it connects the Piazza Duomo and the Teatro alla Scala. Flanked by modern porticoes, this walking passage offers the greatest selection of stores and boasts the second largest pedestrian precinct in the city centre. It has a modern design with two glass-vaulted arcades, crossing in an octagon. Even on rainy days Corso Vittorio Emanuele is very convenient for shopping - providing shelter and a cosy ambience for shoppers.
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