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Campo San Giacomo : At the northern part of the square, there's an unusual patch of green — a rare treat in Venice's squares
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Campo San Giacomo dall'Orio

Venice's Greener Local Heart

Irregularly shaped square with more greenery than most Venetian campi.

Beloved Campi

What makes it special

A slice of local life

Campo San Giacomo opens into a lively neighborhood hub - the kind of place where locals unwind, catch up with friends, let the kids roam, and sip a spritz in the sun.

Shaded benches

This square stands out for its greenery and, as a result, offers more shaded benches than most others in the city.

A history of dissections

Near the southern tip, close to Ponte de l'Anatomia, stands a now-closed building that once housed Venice's anatomy theater, opened in 1671. After a devastating fire in 1800, it was relocated to the University of Padua - home to the world's oldest anatomical theater still in existence today.

Its namesake church

San Giacomo dall'Orio hides at least three fascinating curiosities waiting to be discovered, along with vibrant paintings by Palma il Giovane.

Campo San Giacomo : Definitely step inside — San Giacomo dall'Orio hides at least three fascinating curiosities waiting to be discovered

Discover more about Campo San Giacomo through 6 photos with explanations.

Open gallery

What to expect here

  • Recharge in this relaxed square, which offers shade and a front-row seat to everyday Venetian life.

Also in Campo San Giacomo

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What to see nearby

These top spots are just a short walk from Campo San Giacomo:

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