Campo San Polo
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.
The main landmark of the square is the San Polo Church, built in the 15th Century, although it underwent a complete refurbishment in the 19th Century. Throughout its history, the square has been a lively venue with lots of events. These include above all the Carnival with masked balls, as well as historical events such as bullfights, peasant markets, few public executions and assassinations. The highlight of the cultural programme is the Venice Film Festival, when the square is used as an open-air
cinema and stage for concerts.
Name: Campo San Polo
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