Rio del Fontego

Rio del Fontego is a canal in , , . Rio del Fontego is situated nearby to the bridge , as well as near .
  • Type: Canal
  • Description: canal in Venice, Italy
  • Also known as: “rio del Fontego”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Doge’s Palace and Piazza San Marco.

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The Doge's Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of in northern Italy. The palace included government offices, a jail, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the elected authority of the former Republic of Venice. is situated 600 metres southwest of Rio del Fontego.

Square
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, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of , Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza. is situated 710 metres southwest of Rio del Fontego.

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The is a bridge in , Italy. It connects the with the New Prison across Rio di Palazzo. is situated 590 metres southwest of Rio del Fontego.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castello and San Marco.

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is one of six sestieri that make up .

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is the central district of . It is home to many of Venice's major points of interest, and consequently can be extremely crowded with tourists, especially during the day when cruise ships unload their passengers.

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is one of six sestieri that make up . Covering 86 acres along the Grand Canal, it is one of the oldest parts of the city, having been settled before the 9th century.

Rio del Fontego

Latitude
45.43786° or 45° 26′ 16″ north
Longitude
12.34607° or 12° 20′ 46″ east
Open location code
8FQJC8QW+4C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 454511395
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­canal
Wiki­data ID
Q19689833
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Rio del Fontego” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ponte del Fontego and Ponte San Giustina.

Nearby Places

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