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Campo

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This article contains information about a typical Venetian campo. For a list of campi, see [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Campi Campi]
A campo is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word derives from the Italian for "field," reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. In Venice, the term campo is used in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. A campo chiefly serves as a pedestrian gathering space, civic node, and site of both commercial and community activity within its surrounding neighborhood.

== Physical Description ==
A campo is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — the floor of a campo is paved with stone, most commonly Istrian stone or trachyte, laid in patterns that vary by location and period of construction. The paving replaced the original unpaved soil of the medieval campi over the course of several centuries.
*Vera da pozzo — a carved stone well head found at or near the center of most campi. The well beneath it historically provided freshwater to surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, wells were largely decommissioned and many vera da pozzo now serve as architectural features rather than functional water sources.
*Building frontages — campi are enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential, commercial, and civic buildings, which define the boundaries and shape of the space.
*Church facade — most campi are situated adjacent to or facing a church, reflecting their historical role as the civic center of a parish neighborhood.
*Access points — campi are accessible from multiple directions via calli and sotoporteghi, distinguishing them from the more enclosed campielli and corti.
*Commercial infrastructure — many campi contain plateatici, the outdoor seating and display areas of adjacent businesses, as well as edicole, chioschi, and other commercial structures permitted under the COSAP regulatory framework.
*Public amenities — benches, public drinking fountains, and lighting are commonly found within campi, though their presence varies by location.

== Processes Affecting Campi ==
Commercial encroachment is the primary process altering the character and function of campi over time. Through the plateatici system, businesses may lease portions of a campo's surface area for outdoor seating, merchandise display, and signage. While regulated by pianini and COSAP fee structures, this commercial occupation reduces the open area available for public use and can alter pedestrian flow through the space. Current regulation limits commercial occupation to no more than one third of any given campo's total area, though the cumulative effect of permitted uses can still significantly affect the space's character and accessibility.
Tourist pressure compounds the effects of commercial encroachment. High visitor volumes in certain campi, particularly those located near major landmarks or along primary tourist routes, generate crowding, noise, and displacement of resident activity. This pressure contributes to the gradual transformation of some campi from neighborhood social spaces into tourist-oriented environments.
Population decline reduces the number of residents actively using and maintaining the social function of campi. As Venice's resident population has decreased, the community life that historically animated these spaces has weakened, leaving some campi more dependent on tourist and commercial activity for their vibrancy.
Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces, well heads, and architectural features of campi over time. Foot traffic, water exposure, and the installation and removal of commercial structures all contribute to wear on the campo's physical fabric, requiring ongoing maintenance to preserve both function and heritage character.

Campi

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''For a typical campo, see Campo (insert link here).''
== Campi ==
A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.

== History ==
Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.

== Physical Description ==
Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.

== Notable Campi ==
There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.
Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.
Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.
Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.

== Modern Use and Regulation ==
Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi

 == See Also == *[[Street]] *[[Street Pavement]] *Corte *Campiello{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}{{Template: CampoNav}}

== References == <references> == Bibliography == *[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011] [[Category:Streets]]</references>

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Corti

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This article contains information about a typical Venetian corte. For a typical corte, see https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Corte[[File:streetsign.jpg|right|thumb|Corte Cortese]]
== Corti ==
A corte (plural: corti) is the smallest category of open public space in Venice. The term translates to "courtyard" in English. A corte is an open-air area enclosed on most or all sides by residential buildings, with access typically limited to a single point of entry through a narrow calle or sotoportego. The Venetian State historically required property owners to keep these passageways open to the public, ensuring that corti remained accessible rather than becoming fully private spaces.

== History ==
Corti developed as part of Venice's dense residential fabric, emerging as shared outdoor spaces serving the immediate households that surrounded them. Like campi and campielli, most corti historically contained a central well providing freshwater to surrounding residents. The corte was historically understood as an extension of the domestic sphere of surrounding households rather than a fully public civic space. It functioned as a shared outdoor area where residents carried out domestic activities including food preparation, needlework, and bead threading, a practice known in Venetian dialect as impiraperle. The Venetian State's requirement that sotoporteghi connecting corti to surrounding streets be kept open to pedestrians ensured that these spaces retained a degree of public accessibility despite their predominantly residential and enclosed character.

== Notable Corti ==
Venice contains a large number of corti distributed throughout the city, particularly concentrated within the denser residential areas of the sestieri away from the main tourist routes. Because of their enclosed character and limited visibility from surrounding streets, individual corti are less frequently named or documented than campi and campielli. Among those noted for their historical or architectural interest are the following.
Corte del Milion is located in the Cannaregio sestiere and is historically associated with the family of Marco Polo. It is one of the more frequently visited corti due to its historical significance.
Corte Seconda del Milion is located adjacent to Corte del Milion and forms part of the same historical residential complex associated with the Polo family.

== Modern Use ==
Corti today retain their predominantly residential character. They receive minimal tourist activity, largely due to their limited visibility, single point of entry, and distance from the main pedestrian routes that connect major landmarks. Commercial amenity presence within corti is minimal. They continue to serve the residents of immediately surrounding buildings as shared outdoor space, though at a reduced level of activity compared to campi and campielli.

== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
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== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corte_(Venezia) Italian Wikipedia article on the Venetian corte]
[[Category:Streets]]

Corti

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[[File:streetsign.jpg|right|thumb|Corte Cortese]]
== Corte ==
A corte (plural: corti) is the smallest category of open public space in Venice. The term translates to "courtyard" in English. A corte is an open-air area enclosed on most or all sides by residential buildings, with access typically limited to a single point of entry through a narrow calle or sotoportego. The Venetian State historically required property owners to keep these passageways open to the public, ensuring that corti remained accessible rather than becoming fully private spaces.

== History ==
Corti developed as part of Venice's dense residential fabric, emerging as shared outdoor spaces serving the immediate households that surrounded them. Like campi and campielli, most corti historically contained a central well providing freshwater to surrounding residents. The corte was historically understood as an extension of the domestic sphere of surrounding households rather than a fully public civic space. It functioned as a shared outdoor area where residents carried out domestic activities including food preparation, needlework, and bead threading, a practice known in Venetian dialect as impiraperle. The Venetian State's requirement that sotoporteghi connecting corti to surrounding streets be kept open to pedestrians ensured that these spaces retained a degree of public accessibility despite their predominantly residential and enclosed character.


== Notable Corti ==
Venice contains a large number of corti distributed throughout the city, particularly concentrated within the denser residential areas of the sestieri away from the main tourist routes. Because of their enclosed character and limited visibility from surrounding streets, individual corti are less frequently named or documented than campi and campielli. Among those noted for their historical or architectural interest are the following.
Corte del Milion is located in the Cannaregio sestiere and is historically associated with the family of Marco Polo. It is one of the more frequently visited corti due to its historical significance.
Corte Seconda del Milion is located adjacent to Corte del Milion and forms part of the same historical residential complex associated with the Polo family.

== Modern Use ==
Corti today retain their predominantly residential character. They receive minimal tourist activity, largely due to their limited visibility, single point of entry, and distance from the main pedestrian routes that connect major landmarks. Commercial amenity presence within corti is minimal. They continue to serve the residents of immediately surrounding buildings as shared outdoor space, though at a reduced level of activity compared to campi and campielli.

== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
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== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corte_(Venezia) Italian Wikipedia article on the Venetian corte]
[[Category:Streets]]

Corte

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{{Expand}}[[File:streetsign.jpg|right|thumb|Corte Cortese]]''A Venetian corte''
This article contains information about a typical Venetian corte. For a list of corti, see
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Corti Corti]<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >Corte</h2>
A corte is the smallest category of open public space in Venice. The term translates to "courtyard" in English. A corte is an open-air space enclosed on most or all sides by residential buildings, with access limited to a single point of entry through a narrow calle or sotoportego. It is distinguished from the cortile, which is a fully private interior courtyard within a single building, by its location between buildings and its nominal public accessibility. A corte chiefly serves the immediate residential community surrounding it and functions as a shared outdoor space at the neighborhood's most local scale.
Contents
*1 Physical Description
*2 Processes Affecting Corti
*3 See Also
*4 References
*5 External Links
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >Physical Description</h2>
A corte is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — the floor of a corte is paved with stone, consistent with other Venetian public space types.
*Vera da pozzo — most corti historically contained a central well head serving the freshwater needs of immediately surrounding households. Many remain as architectural features following decommissioning after 1884.
*Building frontages — a corte is enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential buildings, giving it a more enclosed character than either the campo or the campiello.
*Single access point — a corte is accessible from only one direction, typically through a sotoportego or narrow calle, and sometimes through a gated entrance. This single point of entry is the primary physical feature that distinguishes the corte from the campiello.
*Sotoportego — the covered ground-floor passageway through which a corte is typically accessed. The Venetian State historically required property owners to keep these passageways open to the public to maintain the nominal accessibility of the corte.
*Public amenities — corti contain few or no public amenities beyond the well head. Benches and commercial infrastructure are rarely present.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >Processes Affecting Corti</h2>
Privatization pressure affects some corti, particularly where the surrounding residential buildings are held under single ownership. While the Venetian State historically required access passageways to remain open, the degree of public accessibility of individual corti can vary in practice.
Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces and well heads of corti over time. Because corti receive less foot traffic than campi and campielli, wear patterns differ, but water exposure and the effects of acqua alta remain relevant maintenance concerns.
Residential depopulation reduces the community use of corti as the number of residents living in surrounding buildings declines. As Venice's resident population decreases, the informal social activity that historically animated corti diminishes accordingly.

== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
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== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corte_(Venezia) Italian Wikipedia article on the Venetian corte]
[[Category:Streets]]

Corte

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[[File:streetsign.jpg|right|thumb|Corte Cortese]]'''Corte'''''A Venetian corte''This article contains information about a typical Venetian corte. For a list of corti, see[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Corti Corti].A corte is the smallest category of open public space in Venice. The term translates to "courtyard" in English. A corte is an open-air space enclosed on most or all sides by residential buildings, with access limited to a single point of entry through a narrow calle or sotoportego. It is distinguished from the cortile, which is a fully private interior courtyard within a single building, by its location between buildings and its nominal public accessibility. A corte chiefly serves the immediate residential community surrounding it and functions as a shared outdoor space at the neighborhood's most local scale.Contents
*1 Physical Description
*2 Processes Affecting Corti
*3 See Also
*4 References
*5 External Links
'''Physical Description'''A corte is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — the floor of a corte is paved with stone, consistent with other Venetian public space types.
*Vera da pozzo — most corti historically contained a central well head serving the freshwater needs of immediately surrounding households. Many remain as architectural features following decommissioning after 1884.
*Building frontages — a corte is enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential buildings, giving it a more enclosed character than either the campo or the campiello.
*Single access point — a corte is accessible from only one direction, typically through a sotoportego or narrow calle, and sometimes through a gated entrance. This single point of entry is the primary physical feature that distinguishes the corte from the campiello.
*Sotoportego — the covered ground-floor passageway through which a corte is typically accessed. The Venetian State historically required property owners to keep these passageways open to the public to maintain the nominal accessibility of the corte.
*Public amenities — corti contain few or no public amenities beyond the well head. Benches and commercial infrastructure are rarely present.
'''Processes Affecting Corti'''Privatization pressure affects some corti, particularly where the surrounding residential buildings are held under single ownership. While the Venetian State historically required access passageways to remain open, the degree of public accessibility of individual corti can vary in practice.Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces and well heads of corti over time. Because corti receive less foot traffic than campi and campielli, wear patterns differ, but water exposure and the effects of acqua alta remain relevant maintenance concerns.Residential depopulation reduces the community use of corti as the number of residents living in surrounding buildings declines. As Venice's resident population decreases, the informal social activity that historically animated corti diminishes accordingly.
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
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== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corte_(Venezia) Italian Wikipedia article on the Venetian corte]
[[Category:Streets]]

Corti

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[[File:streetsign.jpg|right|thumb|Corte Cortese]]
== Corte ==
A corte (plural: corti) is the smallest category of open public space in Venice. The term translates to "courtyard" in English. A corte is an open-air area enclosed on most or all sides by residential buildings, with access typically limited to a single point of entry through a narrow calle or sotoportego. The Venetian State historically required property owners to keep these passageways open to the public, ensuring that corti remained accessible rather than becoming fully private spaces.

== History ==
Corti developed as part of Venice's dense residential fabric, emerging as shared outdoor spaces serving the immediate households that surrounded them. Like campi and campielli, most corti historically contained a central well providing freshwater to surrounding residents. The corte was historically understood as an extension of the domestic sphere of surrounding households rather than a fully public civic space. It functioned as a shared outdoor area where residents carried out domestic activities including food preparation, needlework, and bead threading, a practice known in Venetian dialect as impiraperle. The Venetian State's requirement that sotoporteghi connecting corti to surrounding streets be kept open to pedestrians ensured that these spaces retained a degree of public accessibility despite their predominantly residential and enclosed character.

== Physical Description ==
Corti are smaller than both campi and campielli and are enclosed by residential buildings on most or all sides. Access is typically limited to one entry point, often a sotoportego passing through the ground floor of an adjacent building, and sometimes gated. Most historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for immediately surrounding households. The single point of entry is the primary physical feature that distinguishes the corte from the campiello. The corte should also be distinguished from the cortile, which is a fully private interior courtyard within a single building and is not accessible to the public.

== Notable Corti ==
Venice contains a large number of corti distributed throughout the city, particularly concentrated within the denser residential areas of the sestieri away from the main tourist routes. Because of their enclosed character and limited visibility from surrounding streets, individual corti are less frequently named or documented than campi and campielli. Among those noted for their historical or architectural interest are the following.
Corte del Milion is located in the Cannaregio sestiere and is historically associated with the family of Marco Polo. It is one of the more frequently visited corti due to its historical significance.
Corte Seconda del Milion is located adjacent to Corte del Milion and forms part of the same historical residential complex associated with the Polo family.

== Modern Use ==
Corti today retain their predominantly residential character. They receive minimal tourist activity, largely due to their limited visibility, single point of entry, and distance from the main pedestrian routes that connect major landmarks. Commercial amenity presence within corti is minimal. They continue to serve the residents of immediately surrounding buildings as shared outdoor space, though at a reduced level of activity compared to campi and campielli.

== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corte_(Venezia) Italian Wikipedia article on the Venetian corte]
[[Category:Streets]]

Corte

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== Corte ==
A corte (plural: corti) is the smallest category of open public space in Venice. The term translates to "courtyard" in English. A corte is an open-air area enclosed on most or all sides by residential buildings, with access typically limited to a single point of entry through a narrow calle or sotoportego. The Venetian State historically required property owners to keep these passageways open to the public, ensuring that corti remained accessible rather than becoming fully private spaces.

== History ==
Corti developed as part of Venice's dense residential fabric, emerging as shared outdoor spaces serving the immediate households that surrounded them. Like campi and campielli, most corti historically contained a central well providing freshwater to surrounding residents. The corte was historically understood as an extension of the domestic sphere of surrounding households rather than a fully public civic space. It functioned as a shared outdoor area where residents carried out domestic activities including food preparation, needlework, and bead threading, a practice known in Venetian dialect as impiraperle. The Venetian State's requirement that sotoporteghi connecting corti to surrounding streets be kept open to pedestrians ensured that these spaces retained a degree of public accessibility despite their predominantly residential and enclosed character.

== Physical Description ==
Corti are smaller than both campi and campielli and are enclosed by residential buildings on most or all sides. Access is typically limited to one entry point, often a sotoportego passing through the ground floor of an adjacent building, and sometimes gated. Most historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for immediately surrounding households. The single point of entry is the primary physical feature that distinguishes the corte from the campiello. The corte should also be distinguished from the cortile, which is a fully private interior courtyard within a single building and is not accessible to the public.

== Notable Corti ==
Venice contains a large number of corti distributed throughout the city, particularly concentrated within the denser residential areas of the sestieri away from the main tourist routes. Because of their enclosed character and limited visibility from surrounding streets, individual corti are less frequently named or documented than campi and campielli. Among those noted for their historical or architectural interest are the following.
Corte del Milion is located in the Cannaregio sestiere and is historically associated with the family of Marco Polo. It is one of the more frequently visited corti due to its historical significance.
Corte Seconda del Milion is located adjacent to Corte del Milion and forms part of the same historical residential complex associated with the Polo family.

== Modern Use ==
Corti today retain their predominantly residential character. They receive minimal tourist activity, largely due to their limited visibility, single point of entry, and distance from the main pedestrian routes that connect major landmarks. Commercial amenity presence within corti is minimal. They continue to serve the residents of immediately surrounding buildings as shared outdoor space, though at a reduced level of activity compared to campi and campielli.

== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corte_(Venezia) Italian Wikipedia article on the Venetian corte]
[[Category:Streets]]

Campielli

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[[File:Campiello.jpg|right|thumb|Campiello S. Maria Nova]]
== History ==
The term campiello, like campo, was used across Italy during the medieval period as a general descriptor for small open spaces within the urban fabric. While the term has largely been replaced elsewhere in Italy by the word piazza, Venice continues to use campiello to refer to its smaller open spaces, reflecting the city's broader practice of maintaining its own distinct system of urban nomenclature. Campielli functioned as neighborhood nodes within the city's parish-organized social structure, providing a smaller-scale version of the gathering and social interaction that the larger campi supported. Like campi, most campielli historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for surrounding households.

== Physical Description ==
Campielli are smaller than campi and are typically enclosed on most sides by residential buildings. They are paved and open to the sky. Most historically contained a central well, many of which remain as architectural features today. Campielli are generally accessed through calli or sotoporteghi, the covered ground-floor passageways that connect them to the broader pedestrian network. Their smaller scale and predominantly residential surroundings typically result in less commercial infrastructure than is found in campi. Unlike the corte, which has a single point of entry, campielli are accessible from more than one direction, maintaining their character as publicly traversable spaces rather than enclosed residential courtyards.

== Notable Campielli ==
Venice contains a large number of campielli distributed across all six sestieri. Among those frequently noted for their character and architectural quality are the following.
Campiello dei Miracoli is located in the Cannaregio sestiere adjacent to the Santa Maria dei Miracoli church and is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished small spaces in the city.
Campiello della Feltrina is located in the San Marco sestiere and is noted for its enclosed residential character and relative distance from major tourist routes.
Campiello del Remer is located in the Cannaregio sestiere along the Grand Canal and is noted for its open view of the canal and its Gothic architectural surroundings.

== Modern Use ==
Campielli continue to function primarily as neighborhood spaces used by local residents for daily activity and social interaction. They receive lower levels of tourist traffic than the larger and more centrally located campi, and typically contain fewer commercial amenities. Where commercial activity is present it tends to be limited to one or two establishments. Because of their smaller size, even modest commercial encroachment can meaningfully reduce the proportion of space available for public use.

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}

== References ==
<references>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campiello Italian Wikipedia article on campiellos]
[[Category:Streets]]</references>

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This article contains information about a typical Venetian campiello. For a list of campielli, see [[Campielli]]

== Campiello ==A campiello is a small public open space in Venice. The term is a diminutive of campo and refers to a space that shares the general form and character of a campo but at a smaller scale. Like the campo, a campiello is accessible from more than one direction, distinguishing it from the more enclosed corte. A campiello chiefly serves as a neighborhood-level gathering and circulation space within the residential fabric of the city.

== Physical Description ==A campiello is typically composed of the following elements:

*Paved surface — like the campo, the floor of a campiello is paved with stone. The paving material and pattern varies by location and period.
*Vera da pozzo — most campielli historically contained a carved stone well head at or near their center, serving as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Many remain as architectural features following the decommissioning of the wells beneath them after 1884.
*Building frontages — a campiello is enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential buildings, which define its boundaries and give it a more enclosed character than a campo.
*Access points — a campiello has more than one point of entry, typically through narrow calli or sotoporteghi connecting it to the surrounding street network. This distinguishes it from the single-entry corte.
*Public amenities — benches and public drinking fountains may be present, though campielli typically contain fewer amenities than the larger campi.
*Commercial infrastructure — commercial presence in campielli is generally limited compared to campi, and may consist of one or two small establishments with modest outdoor seating where permitted.Processes Affecting CampielliCommercial encroachment, while less prevalent in campielli than in campi, can have a proportionally greater impact due to the smaller total area of these spaces. Even modest outdoor seating or display installations can meaningfully reduce the open area available for public use in a campiello.Tourist pressure is generally lower in campielli than in campi, as their smaller scale and less central locations make them less visible along primary tourist routes. However, campielli located near major landmarks or in heavily visited sestieri may experience elevated visitor volumes.Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces and well heads of campielli over time, driven by foot traffic and water exposure. The smaller scale of these spaces means that maintenance works can have a more visible impact on the character of the space during and after intervention.

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[[File:Venetian Bridge.jpg|275px|thumb|right|A Venetian bridge]]

''This article contains information about a typical Venetian bridge.'' {{For|a list of bridges|bridges}}<div class="dablink">{{For|a list of bridges|bridges}}</div>
A Venetian '''bridge''' (''ponte'' in Italian) is generally composed of an [[Masonry Bridge#Archways|arch]], a [[Bridge Wall|bridge wall]], and [[Bridge Step|steps]]. Within Venice, a bridge chiefly serves two primary purposes: pedestrian and cargo [[Transportation|transportation]] as well as a carrier and passageway for [[Utilities|utilities]] such as water and electricity. <ref>Gianpietro Zucchetta, ''Venezia, ponte per ponte'' (Verlag Stamperia di Venezia, 1992)</ref>

== Materials ==
Venetian [[bridges]] fall into 3 different categories based on the materials that are used in its construction:
*[[Masonry bridge]] - the most common type, found all over the city. The most famous example is the [[Rialto]].
*[[Wood bridge]] - somewhat uncommon, they can still be found dotted throughout parts of Venice. The most famous example is the [[Ponte del'Accademia]].
*[[Metal bridge]] - quite rare due to aesthetic incongruity, these bridges have been quite controversial when built by the city.

== Processes affecting bridges ==
The high tides and frequent flooding in Venice damage the foundations of the bridge. ''[[Moto Ondoso]]'', the Italian phrase for wakes of passing boats, deteriorates the masonry and sometimes breaks off segments of the arch and or plaster. In addition to the gradual process of ''[[Moto Ondoso]]'' erosion, the constant foot traffic and cargo [[Transportation|transportation]] over time causes wear and tear on the steps and railings. More rarely (but also more violently) the undersides of [[Bridges|bridges]] experience deterioration when boats crash into the foundations or lower parts of the [[Masonry Bridge|Arches]]. Over time, [[Bridges|bridges]] suffer a certain degree of decay and [[Bridge Maintenance|bridge maintenance]] becomes necessary to keep them fully functional.
<ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]</ref> .

== See also ==
*[[Bridges]]
*[[Bridge Wall]]
*[[Bridge Maintenance]]

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*Wikipedia article about bridge structure: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge

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This article contains information about a typical Venetian campiello. For a list of campielli, see [[Campielli]]

== Campiello ==
A campiello is a small public open space in Venice. The term is a diminutive of campo and refers to a space that shares the general form and character of a campo but at a smaller scale. Like the campo, a campiello is accessible from more than one direction, distinguishing it from the more enclosed corte. A campiello chiefly serves as a neighborhood-level gathering and circulation space within the residential fabric of the city.

== Physical Description ==
A campiello is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — like the campo, the floor of a campiello is paved with stone. The paving material and pattern varies by location and period.
*Vera da pozzo — most campielli historically contained a carved stone well head at or near their center, serving as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Many remain as architectural features following the decommissioning of the wells beneath them after 1884.
*Building frontages — a campiello is enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential buildings, which define its boundaries and give it a more enclosed character than a campo.
*Access points — a campiello has more than one point of entry, typically through narrow calli or sotoporteghi connecting it to the surrounding street network. This distinguishes it from the single-entry corte.
*Public amenities — benches and public drinking fountains may be present, though campielli typically contain fewer amenities than the larger campi.
*Commercial infrastructure — commercial presence in campielli is generally limited compared to campi, and may consist of one or two small establishments with modest outdoor seating where permitted.

== Processes Affecting Campielli ==
Commercial encroachment, while less prevalent in campielli than in campi, can have a proportionally greater impact due to the smaller total area of these spaces. Even modest outdoor seating or display installations can meaningfully reduce the open area available for public use in a campiello.
Tourist pressure is generally lower in campielli than in campi, as their smaller scale and less central locations make them less visible along primary tourist routes. However, campielli located near major landmarks or in heavily visited sestieri may experience elevated visitor volumes.
Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces and well heads of campielli over time, driven by foot traffic and water exposure. The smaller scale of these spaces means that maintenance works can have a more visible impact on the character of the space during and after intervention.

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Campiello
''A Venetian campiello''
This article contains information about a typical Venetian campiello. For a list of campielli, see [[Campielli]]

== Campiello ==
A campiello is a small public open space in Venice. The term is a diminutive of campo and refers to a space that shares the general form and character of a campo but at a smaller scale. Like the campo, a campiello is accessible from more than one direction, distinguishing it from the more enclosed corte. A campiello chiefly serves as a neighborhood-level gathering and circulation space within the residential fabric of the city.

== Physical Description ==
A campiello is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — like the campo, the floor of a campiello is paved with stone. The paving material and pattern varies by location and period.
*Vera da pozzo — most campielli historically contained a carved stone well head at or near their center, serving as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Many remain as architectural features following the decommissioning of the wells beneath them after 1884.
*Building frontages — a campiello is enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential buildings, which define its boundaries and give it a more enclosed character than a campo.
*Access points — a campiello has more than one point of entry, typically through narrow calli or sotoporteghi connecting it to the surrounding street network. This distinguishes it from the single-entry corte.
*Public amenities — benches and public drinking fountains may be present, though campielli typically contain fewer amenities than the larger campi.
*Commercial infrastructure — commercial presence in campielli is generally limited compared to campi, and may consist of one or two small establishments with modest outdoor seating where permitted.

== Processes Affecting Campielli ==
Commercial encroachment, while less prevalent in campielli than in campi, can have a proportionally greater impact due to the smaller total area of these spaces. Even modest outdoor seating or display installations can meaningfully reduce the open area available for public use in a campiello.
Tourist pressure is generally lower in campielli than in campi, as their smaller scale and less central locations make them less visible along primary tourist routes. However, campielli located near major landmarks or in heavily visited sestieri may experience elevated visitor volumes.
Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces and well heads of campielli over time, driven by foot traffic and water exposure. The smaller scale of these spaces means that maintenance works can have a more visible impact on the character of the space during and after intervention.

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Campiello''A Venetian campiello''This article contains information about a typical Venetian campiello. For a list of campielli, see [[Campielli]]
== Campiello ==
A campiello is a small public open space in Venice. The term is a diminutive of campo and refers to a space that shares the general form and character of a campo but at a smaller scale. Like the campo, a campiello is accessible from more than one direction, distinguishing it from the more enclosed corte. A campiello chiefly serves as a neighborhood-level gathering and circulation space within the residential fabric of the city.Contents
*1 Physical Description
*2 Processes Affecting Campielli
*3 See Also
*4 References
*5 External Links

== Physical Description ==
A campiello is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — like the campo, the floor of a campiello is paved with stone. The paving material and pattern varies by location and period.
*Vera da pozzo — most campielli historically contained a carved stone well head at or near their center, serving as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Many remain as architectural features following the decommissioning of the wells beneath them after 1884.
*Building frontages — a campiello is enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential buildings, which define its boundaries and give it a more enclosed character than a campo.
*Access points — a campiello has more than one point of entry, typically through narrow calli or sotoporteghi connecting it to the surrounding street network. This distinguishes it from the single-entry corte.
*Public amenities — benches and public drinking fountains may be present, though campielli typically contain fewer amenities than the larger campi.
*Commercial infrastructure — commercial presence in campielli is generally limited compared to campi, and may consist of one or two small establishments with modest outdoor seating where permitted.
== Processes Affecting Campielli ==
Commercial encroachment, while less prevalent in campielli than in campi, can have a proportionally greater impact due to the smaller total area of these spaces. Even modest outdoor seating or display installations can meaningfully reduce the open area available for public use in a campiello.Tourist pressure is generally lower in campielli than in campi, as their smaller scale and less central locations make them less visible along primary tourist routes. However, campielli located near major landmarks or in heavily visited sestieri may experience elevated visitor volumes.Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces and well heads of campielli over time, driven by foot traffic and water exposure. The smaller scale of these spaces means that maintenance works can have a more visible impact on the character of the space during and after intervention.

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== History ==
The term campiello, like campo, was used across Italy during the medieval period as a general descriptor for small open spaces within the urban fabric. While the term has largely been replaced elsewhere in Italy by the word piazza, Venice continues to use campiello to refer to its smaller open spaces, reflecting the city's broader practice of maintaining its own distinct system of urban nomenclature. Campielli functioned as neighborhood nodes within the city's parish-organized social structure, providing a smaller-scale version of the gathering and social interaction that the larger campi supported. Like campi, most campielli historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for surrounding households.
== Physical Description ==
Campielli are smaller than campi and are typically enclosed on most sides by residential buildings. They are paved and open to the sky. Most historically contained a central well, many of which remain as architectural features today. Campielli are generally accessed through calli or sotoporteghi, the covered ground-floor passageways that connect them to the broader pedestrian network. Their smaller scale and predominantly residential surroundings typically result in less commercial infrastructure than is found in campi. Unlike the corte, which has a single point of entry, campielli are accessible from more than one direction, maintaining their character as publicly traversable spaces rather than enclosed residential courtyards.
== Notable Campielli ==
Venice contains a large number of campielli distributed across all six sestieri. Among those frequently noted for their character and architectural quality are the following.
Campiello dei Miracoli is located in the Cannaregio sestiere adjacent to the Santa Maria dei Miracoli church and is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished small spaces in the city.
Campiello della Feltrina is located in the San Marco sestiere and is noted for its enclosed residential character and relative distance from major tourist routes.
Campiello del Remer is located in the Cannaregio sestiere along the Grand Canal and is noted for its open view of the canal and its Gothic architectural surroundings.

== Modern Use ==
Campielli continue to function primarily as neighborhood spaces used by local residents for daily activity and social interaction. They receive lower levels of tourist traffic than the larger and more centrally located campi, and typically contain fewer commercial amenities. Where commercial activity is present it tends to be limited to one or two establishments. Because of their smaller size, even modest commercial encroachment can meaningfully reduce the proportion of space available for public use.

 

== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}

== References ==
<references>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campiello Italian Wikipedia article on campiellos]
[[Category:Streets]]</references>

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This article contains information about a typical Venetian campo. For a list of campi, see[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Campi Campi]

== Campo ==
A campo is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word derives from the Italian for "field," reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. In Venice, the term campo is used in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. A campo chiefly serves as a pedestrian gathering space, civic node, and site of both commercial and community activity within its surrounding neighborhood.

== Physical Description ==
A campo is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — the floor of a campo is paved with stone, most commonly Istrian stone or trachyte, laid in patterns that vary by location and period of construction. The paving replaced the original unpaved soil of the medieval campi over the course of several centuries.
*Vera da pozzo — a carved stone well head found at or near the center of most campi. The well beneath it historically provided freshwater to surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, wells were largely decommissioned and many vera da pozzo now serve as architectural features rather than functional water sources.
*Building frontages — campi are enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential, commercial, and civic buildings, which define the boundaries and shape of the space.
*Church facade — most campi are situated adjacent to or facing a church, reflecting their historical role as the civic center of a parish neighborhood.
*Access points — campi are accessible from multiple directions via calli and sotoporteghi, distinguishing them from the more enclosed campielli and corti.
*Commercial infrastructure — many campi contain plateatici, the outdoor seating and display areas of adjacent businesses, as well as edicole, chioschi, and other commercial structures permitted under the COSAP regulatory framework.
*Public amenities — benches, public drinking fountains, and lighting are commonly found within campi, though their presence varies by location.

== Processes Affecting Campi ==
Commercial encroachment is the primary process altering the character and function of campi over time. Through the plateatici system, businesses may lease portions of a campo's surface area for outdoor seating, merchandise display, and signage. While regulated by pianini and COSAP fee structures, this commercial occupation reduces the open area available for public use and can alter pedestrian flow through the space. Current regulation limits commercial occupation to no more than one third of any given campo's total area, though the cumulative effect of permitted uses can still significantly affect the space's character and accessibility.
Tourist pressure compounds the effects of commercial encroachment. High visitor volumes in certain campi, particularly those located near major landmarks or along primary tourist routes, generate crowding, noise, and displacement of resident activity. This pressure contributes to the gradual transformation of some campi from neighborhood social spaces into tourist-oriented environments.
Population decline reduces the number of residents actively using and maintaining the social function of campi. As Venice's resident population has decreased, the community life that historically animated these spaces has weakened, leaving some campi more dependent on tourist and commercial activity for their vibrancy.
Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces, well heads, and architectural features of campi over time. Foot traffic, water exposure, and the installation and removal of commercial structures all contribute to wear on the campo's physical fabric, requiring ongoing maintenance to preserve both function and heritage character.

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This article contains information about a typical Venetian campo. For a list of campi, see
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Campi Campi]
== Campo ==
A campo is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word derives from the Italian for "field," reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. In Venice, the term campo is used in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. A campo chiefly serves as a pedestrian gathering space, civic node, and site of both commercial and community activity within its surrounding neighborhood.
Contents
*1 Physical Description
*'''2 Processes Affecting Campi'''
*'''3 See Also'''
*4 References
*5 External Links

== Physical Description ==
A campo is typically composed of the following elements:
*Paved surface — the floor of a campo is paved with stone, most commonly Istrian stone or trachyte, laid in patterns that vary by location and period of construction. The paving replaced the original unpaved soil of the medieval campi over the course of several centuries.
*Vera da pozzo — a carved stone well head found at or near the center of most campi. The well beneath it historically provided freshwater to surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, wells were largely decommissioned and many vera da pozzo now serve as architectural features rather than functional water sources.
*Building frontages — campi are enclosed on most or all sides by the facades of surrounding residential, commercial, and civic buildings, which define the boundaries and shape of the space.
*Church facade — most campi are situated adjacent to or facing a church, reflecting their historical role as the civic center of a parish neighborhood.
*Access points — campi are accessible from multiple directions via calli and sotoporteghi, distinguishing them from the more enclosed campielli and corti.
*Commercial infrastructure — many campi contain plateatici, the outdoor seating and display areas of adjacent businesses, as well as edicole, chioschi, and other commercial structures permitted under the COSAP regulatory framework.
*Public amenities — benches, public drinking fountains, and lighting are commonly found within campi, though their presence varies by location.

== Processes Affecting Campi ==
Commercial encroachment is the primary process altering the character and function of campi over time. Through the plateatici system, businesses may lease portions of a campo's surface area for outdoor seating, merchandise display, and signage. While regulated by pianini and COSAP fee structures, this commercial occupation reduces the open area available for public use and can alter pedestrian flow through the space. Current regulation limits commercial occupation to no more than one third of any given campo's total area, though the cumulative effect of permitted uses can still significantly affect the space's character and accessibility.
Tourist pressure compounds the effects of commercial encroachment. High visitor volumes in certain campi, particularly those located near major landmarks or along primary tourist routes, generate crowding, noise, and displacement of resident activity. This pressure contributes to the gradual transformation of some campi from neighborhood social spaces into tourist-oriented environments.
Population decline reduces the number of residents actively using and maintaining the social function of campi. As Venice's resident population has decreased, the community life that historically animated these spaces has weakened, leaving some campi more dependent on tourist and commercial activity for their vibrancy.
Physical deterioration affects the paved surfaces, well heads, and architectural features of campi over time. Foot traffic, water exposure, and the installation and removal of commercial structures all contribute to wear on the campo's physical fabric, requiring ongoing maintenance to preserve both function and heritage character.

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</ref>''This page is an overview of all the campi in Venice.''

''For a typical campo, see Campo (insert link here).''
== ''''Campi ==
A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.
== History ==
Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.
== Physical Description ==
Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.
== Notable Campi ==
There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.
== Modern Use and Regulation ==
Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi

 == See Also == *[[Street]] *[[Street Pavement]] *Corte *Campiello {{Template:StreetTypeNav}} {{Template: CampoNav}} == References == <references> == Bibliography == *[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011] [[Category:Streets]]</references>

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</ref>''This page is an overview of all the campi in Venice.''

''For a typical campo, see Campo (insert link here).''
== ''''Campi ==
A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.
== History ==
Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.
== Physical Description ==
Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.
== Notable Campi ==
There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.
== Modern Use and Regulation ==
Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi

 == See Also == *[[Street]] *[[Street Pavement]] *Corte *Campiello {{Template:StreetTypeNav}} {{Template: CampoNav}} == References == <references> == Bibliography == *[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011] [[Category:Streets]]</references>

Campielli

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[[File:Campiello.jpg|right|thumb|Campiello S. Maria Nova]]
== History ==
The term campiello, like campo, was used across Italy during the medieval period as a general descriptor for small open spaces within the urban fabric. While the term has largely been replaced elsewhere in Italy by the word piazza, Venice continues to use campiello to refer to its smaller open spaces, reflecting the city's broader practice of maintaining its own distinct system of urban nomenclature. Campielli functioned as neighborhood nodes within the city's parish-organized social structure, providing a smaller-scale version of the gathering and social interaction that the larger campi supported. Like campi, most campielli historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for surrounding households.
== Physical Description ==
Campielli are smaller than campi and are typically enclosed on most sides by residential buildings. They are paved and open to the sky. Most historically contained a central well, many of which remain as architectural features today. Campielli are generally accessed through calli or sotoporteghi, the covered ground-floor passageways that connect them to the broader pedestrian network. Their smaller scale and predominantly residential surroundings typically result in less commercial infrastructure than is found in campi. Unlike the corte, which has a single point of entry, campielli are accessible from more than one direction, maintaining their character as publicly traversable spaces rather than enclosed residential courtyards.
== Notable Campielli ==
Venice contains a large number of campielli distributed across all six sestieri. Among those frequently noted for their character and architectural quality are the following.
Campiello dei Miracoli is located in the Cannaregio sestiere adjacent to the Santa Maria dei Miracoli church and is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished small spaces in the city.
Campiello della Feltrina is located in the San Marco sestiere and is noted for its enclosed residential character and relative distance from major tourist routes.
Campiello del Remer is located in the Cannaregio sestiere along the Grand Canal and is noted for its open view of the canal and its Gothic architectural surroundings.

== Modern Use ==
Campielli continue to function primarily as neighborhood spaces used by local residents for daily activity and social interaction. They receive lower levels of tourist traffic than the larger and more centrally located campi, and typically contain fewer commercial amenities. Where commercial activity is present it tends to be limited to one or two establishments. Because of their smaller size, even modest commercial encroachment can meaningfully reduce the proportion of space available for public use.

 

== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
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== References ==
<references>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campiello Italian Wikipedia article on campiellos]
[[Category:Streets]]</references>

Campielli

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[[File:Campiello.jpg|right|thumb|Campiello S. Maria Nova]]
== History ==
The term campiello, like campo, was used across Italy during the medieval period as a general descriptor for small open spaces within the urban fabric. While the term has largely been replaced elsewhere in Italy by the word piazza, Venice continues to use campiello to refer to its smaller open spaces, reflecting the city's broader practice of maintaining its own distinct system of urban nomenclature. Campielli functioned as neighborhood nodes within the city's parish-organized social structure, providing a smaller-scale version of the gathering and social interaction that the larger campi supported. Like campi, most campielli historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for surrounding households.
== Physical Description ==
Campielli are smaller than campi and are typically enclosed on most sides by residential buildings. They are paved and open to the sky. Most historically contained a central well, many of which remain as architectural features today. Campielli are generally accessed through calli or sotoporteghi, the covered ground-floor passageways that connect them to the broader pedestrian network. Their smaller scale and predominantly residential surroundings typically result in less commercial infrastructure than is found in campi. Unlike the corte, which has a single point of entry, campielli are accessible from more than one direction, maintaining their character as publicly traversable spaces rather than enclosed residential courtyards.
== Notable Campielli ==
Venice contains a large number of campielli distributed across all six sestieri. Among those frequently noted for their character and architectural quality are the following.
Campiello dei Miracoli is located in the Cannaregio sestiere adjacent to the Santa Maria dei Miracoli church and is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished small spaces in the city.
Campiello della Feltrina is located in the San Marco sestiere and is noted for its enclosed residential character and relative distance from major tourist routes.
Campiello del Remer is located in the Cannaregio sestiere along the Grand Canal and is noted for its open view of the canal and its Gothic architectural surroundings.

== '''Modern Use''' ==
Campielli continue to function primarily as neighborhood spaces used by local residents for daily activity and social interaction. They receive lower levels of tourist traffic than the larger and more centrally located campi, and typically contain fewer commercial amenities. Where commercial activity is present it tends to be limited to one or two establishments. Because of their smaller size, even modest commercial encroachment can meaningfully reduce the proportion of space available for public use.

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
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== References ==
<references>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campiello Italian Wikipedia article on campiellos]
[[Category:Streets]]</references>

Campielli

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[[File:Campiello.jpg|right|thumb|Campiello S. Maria Nova]]
== History ==
The term campiello, like campo, was used across Italy during the medieval period as a general descriptor for small open spaces within the urban fabric. While the term has largely been replaced elsewhere in Italy by the word piazza, Venice continues to use campiello to refer to its smaller open spaces, reflecting the city's broader practice of maintaining its own distinct system of urban nomenclature. Campielli functioned as neighborhood nodes within the city's parish-organized social structure, providing a smaller-scale version of the gathering and social interaction that the larger campi supported. Like campi, most campielli historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for surrounding households.
== Physical Description ==
Campielli are smaller than campi and are typically enclosed on most sides by residential buildings. They are paved and open to the sky. Most historically contained a central well, many of which remain as architectural features today. Campielli are generally accessed through calli or sotoporteghi, the covered ground-floor passageways that connect them to the broader pedestrian network. Their smaller scale and predominantly residential surroundings typically result in less commercial infrastructure than is found in campi. Unlike the corte, which has a single point of entry, campielli are accessible from more than one direction, maintaining their character as publicly traversable spaces rather than enclosed residential courtyards.
== '''Notable Campielli''' ==
Venice contains a large number of campielli distributed across all six sestieri. Among those frequently noted for their character and architectural quality are the following.Campiello dei Miracoli is located in the Cannaregio sestiere adjacent to the Santa Maria dei Miracoli church and is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished small spaces in the city.Campiello della Feltrina is located in the San Marco sestiere and is noted for its enclosed residential character and relative distance from major tourist routes.Campiello del Remer is located in the Cannaregio sestiere along the Grand Canal and is noted for its open view of the canal and its Gothic architectural surroundings.
== '''Modern Use''' ==
Campielli continue to function primarily as neighborhood spaces used by local residents for daily activity and social interaction. They receive lower levels of tourist traffic than the larger and more centrally located campi, and typically contain fewer commercial amenities. Where commercial activity is present it tends to be limited to one or two establishments. Because of their smaller size, even modest commercial encroachment can meaningfully reduce the proportion of space available for public use.

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}

== References ==
<references>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campiello Italian Wikipedia article on campiellos]
[[Category:Streets]]</references>

Campi

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[[File:Campo_s.jpg|Right|thumb|Campo Santo Stefano <ref>http://www.gonback.com/venecia/e_venecia02.html</ref> |400px]]

<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >Campo</h2>
A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >History</h2>
Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >Physical Description</h2>
Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >Notable Campi</h2>
There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.
Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.
Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.
Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >Modern Use and Regulation</h2>
Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
*Corte
*Campiello
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== References ==
<references/>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]
[[Category:Streets]]

Corte

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[[File:streetsign.jpg|right|thumb|Corte Cortese]]
== Corte ==
A corte (plural: corti) is the smallest category of open public space in Venice. The term translates to "courtyard" in English. A corte is an open-air area enclosed on most or all sides by residential buildings, with access typically limited to a single point of entry through a narrow calle or sotoportego. The Venetian State historically required property owners to keep these passageways open to the public, ensuring that corti remained accessible rather than becoming fully private spaces.
== History ==
Corti developed as part of Venice's dense residential fabric, emerging as shared outdoor spaces serving the immediate households that surrounded them. Like campi and campielli, most corti historically contained a central well providing freshwater to surrounding residents. The corte was historically understood as an extension of the domestic sphere of surrounding households rather than a fully public civic space. It functioned as a shared outdoor area where residents carried out domestic activities including food preparation, needlework, and bead threading, a practice known in Venetian dialect as impiraperle. The Venetian State's requirement that sotoporteghi connecting corti to surrounding streets be kept open to pedestrians ensured that these spaces retained a degree of public accessibility despite their predominantly residential and enclosed character.
== Physical Description ==
Corti are smaller than both campi and campielli and are enclosed by residential buildings on most or all sides. Access is typically limited to one entry point, often a sotoportego passing through the ground floor of an adjacent building, and sometimes gated. Most historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for immediately surrounding households. The single point of entry is the primary physical feature that distinguishes the corte from the campiello. The corte should also be distinguished from the cortile, which is a fully private interior courtyard within a single building and is not accessible to the public.
== Notable Corti ==
Venice contains a large number of corti distributed throughout the city, particularly concentrated within the denser residential areas of the sestieri away from the main tourist routes. Because of their enclosed character and limited visibility from surrounding streets, individual corti are less frequently named or documented than campi and campielli. Among those noted for their historical or architectural interest are the following.Corte del Milion is located in the Cannaregio sestiere and is historically associated with the family of Marco Polo. It is one of the more frequently visited corti due to its historical significance.Corte Seconda del Milion is located adjacent to Corte del Milion and forms part of the same historical residential complex associated with the Polo family.
== Modern Use ==
Corti today retain their predominantly residential character. They receive minimal tourist activity, largely due to their limited visibility, single point of entry, and distance from the main pedestrian routes that connect major landmarks. Commercial amenity presence within corti is minimal. They continue to serve the residents of immediately surrounding buildings as shared outdoor space, though at a reduced level of activity compared to campi and campielli.
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
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== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corte_(Venezia) Italian Wikipedia article on the Venetian corte]
[[Category:Streets]]

Campielli

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[[File:Campiello.jpg|right|thumb|Campiello S. Maria Nova]]<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >'''History'''</h2>
The term campiello, like campo, was used across Italy during the medieval period as a general descriptor for small open spaces within the urban fabric. While the term has largely been replaced elsewhere in Italy by the word piazza, Venice continues to use campiello to refer to its smaller open spaces, reflecting the city's broader practice of maintaining its own distinct system of urban nomenclature. Campielli functioned as neighborhood nodes within the city's parish-organized social structure, providing a smaller-scale version of the gathering and social interaction that the larger campi supported. Like campi, most campielli historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for surrounding households.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >'''Physical Description'''</h2>
Campielli are smaller than campi and are typically enclosed on most sides by residential buildings. They are paved and open to the sky. Most historically contained a central well, many of which remain as architectural features today. Campielli are generally accessed through calli or sotoporteghi, the covered ground-floor passageways that connect them to the broader pedestrian network. Their smaller scale and predominantly residential surroundings typically result in less commercial infrastructure than is found in campi. Unlike the corte, which has a single point of entry, campielli are accessible from more than one direction, maintaining their character as publicly traversable spaces rather than enclosed residential courtyards.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >'''Notable Campielli'''</h2>
Venice contains a large number of campielli distributed across all six sestieri. Among those frequently noted for their character and architectural quality are the following.
Campiello dei Miracoli is located in the Cannaregio sestiere adjacent to the Santa Maria dei Miracoli church and is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished small spaces in the city.
Campiello della Feltrina is located in the San Marco sestiere and is noted for its enclosed residential character and relative distance from major tourist routes.
Campiello del Remer is located in the Cannaregio sestiere along the Grand Canal and is noted for its open view of the canal and its Gothic architectural surroundings.
<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal mwt-heading" >'''Modern Use'''</h2>
Campielli continue to function primarily as neighborhood spaces used by local residents for daily activity and social interaction. They receive lower levels of tourist traffic than the larger and more centrally located campi, and typically contain fewer commercial amenities. Where commercial activity is present it tends to be limited to one or two establishments. Because of their smaller size, even modest commercial encroachment can meaningfully reduce the proportion of space available for public use.

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campiello Italian Wikipedia article on campiellos]
[[Category:Streets]]

Campielli

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[[File:Campiello.jpg|right|thumb|Campiello S. Maria Nova]]'''History'''The term campiello, like campo, was used across Italy during the medieval period as a general descriptor for small open spaces within the urban fabric. While the term has largely been replaced elsewhere in Italy by the word piazza, Venice continues to use campiello to refer to its smaller open spaces, reflecting the city's broader practice of maintaining its own distinct system of urban nomenclature. Campielli functioned as neighborhood nodes within the city's parish-organized social structure, providing a smaller-scale version of the gathering and social interaction that the larger campi supported. Like campi, most campielli historically contained a central well that served as the freshwater source for surrounding households.'''Physical Description'''Campielli are smaller than campi and are typically enclosed on most sides by residential buildings. They are paved and open to the sky. Most historically contained a central well, many of which remain as architectural features today. Campielli are generally accessed through calli or sotoporteghi, the covered ground-floor passageways that connect them to the broader pedestrian network. Their smaller scale and predominantly residential surroundings typically result in less commercial infrastructure than is found in campi. Unlike the corte, which has a single point of entry, campielli are accessible from more than one direction, maintaining their character as publicly traversable spaces rather than enclosed residential courtyards.'''Notable Campielli'''Venice contains a large number of campielli distributed across all six sestieri. Among those frequently noted for their character and architectural quality are the following.Campiello dei Miracoli is located in the Cannaregio sestiere adjacent to the Santa Maria dei Miracoli church and is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished small spaces in the city.Campiello della Feltrina is located in the San Marco sestiere and is noted for its enclosed residential character and relative distance from major tourist routes.Campiello del Remer is located in the Cannaregio sestiere along the Grand Canal and is noted for its open view of the canal and its Gothic architectural surroundings.'''Modern Use'''Campielli continue to function primarily as neighborhood spaces used by local residents for daily activity and social interaction. They receive lower levels of tourist traffic than the larger and more centrally located campi, and typically contain fewer commercial amenities. Where commercial activity is present it tends to be limited to one or two establishments. Because of their smaller size, even modest commercial encroachment can meaningfully reduce the proportion of space available for public use.

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]

== External Links ==
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campiello Italian Wikipedia article on campiellos]
[[Category:Streets]]

Bridges

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|-
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433
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|-
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[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
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| style="" |
433
|-
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| style="" |
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|-
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| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
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| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
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| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 
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|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 
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|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
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|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 ''This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.''
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The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges. <ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]</ref> <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref> These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.

== History ==
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|thumb|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over. <ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref>

Over time the methods of getting from one island to another in Venice have evolved. Initially, a boat known as a [[Traghetto|''traghetto'']] was used to transport people across the natural water ways.

<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage. Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]]. Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been . These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.
Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>

== Statistics ==
'''Top Ten Longest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte della Costituzione]]

2. [[Ponte dell'Accademia]]

3. [[Ponte degli Scalzi]]

4. [[Ponte di Rialto]]

5. [[Ponte Vivarini]]

6. [[Ponte dei Pensieri]]

7. [[Ponte Longo]]

8. [[Ponte Serenella]]

9. [[Ponte S. Donato]]

10. [[Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4]]

'''Top Ten Shortest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte del Diavolo]]

2. [[Ponte de l'Ogio]]

3. [[Ponte S. Gregorio]]

4. [[Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale]]

5. [[Ponte Storto]]

6. [[Ponte de la Dona Onesta]]

7. [[Ponte del Tentor]]

8. [[Ponte Privato va al civico 5964]]

9. [[Ponte S.G.Grisostomo]]

10. [[Ponte piano della Zecca]]
{{-}}

== Notable Venetian Bridges ==
There are four bridges over the Grand Canal in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].

== Bridge Application and Details ==
{{#widget:Iframe |url= http://bridges.veniceprojectcenter.org/ |width=800 |height=600 |border=0 }}

== See Also ==
{{Template: BridgesNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bridges_in_Venice Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia English]
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categoria:Ponti_di_Venezia Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia Italia]
[[Category:Bridges]]

Bridges

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{{Infobox Plural
|title = {{PAGENAME}}
|image = [[Image:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg|200 px]]
|caption = The Rialto Bridge
|number = 433
|total length=
|total area=
|oldest= Rialtothis
|newest= Ponte della Costituzione
|longest= Ponte della Costituzione
|widest= Rialto Bridge
|shortest= Ponte del Diavolo
|narrowest= Ponte privato - Passerella girevole
}}
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}
 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

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The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges. <ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]</ref> <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref> These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.

== History ==
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|thumb|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over. <ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref>

Over time the methods of getting from one island to another in Venice have evolved. Initially, a boat known as a [[Traghetto|''traghetto'']] was used to transport people across the natural water ways.
<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage. Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]]. Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been . These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.
Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>

== Statistics ==
'''Top Ten Longest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte della Costituzione]]

2. [[Ponte dell'Accademia]]

3. [[Ponte degli Scalzi]]

4. [[Ponte di Rialto]]

5. [[Ponte Vivarini]]

6. [[Ponte dei Pensieri]]

7. [[Ponte Longo]]

8. [[Ponte Serenella]]

9. [[Ponte S. Donato]]

10. [[Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4]]

'''Top Ten Shortest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte del Diavolo]]

2. [[Ponte de l'Ogio]]

3. [[Ponte S. Gregorio]]

4. [[Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale]]

5. [[Ponte Storto]]

6. [[Ponte de la Dona Onesta]]

7. [[Ponte del Tentor]]

8. [[Ponte Privato va al civico 5964]]

9. [[Ponte S.G.Grisostomo]]

10. [[Ponte piano della Zecca]]
{{-}}

== Notable Venetian Bridges ==
There are four bridges over the Grand Canal in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].

== Bridge Application and Details ==
{{#widget:Iframe |url= http://bridges.veniceprojectcenter.org/ |width=800 |height=600 |border=0 }}

== See Also ==
{{Template: BridgesNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bridges_in_Venice Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia English]
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categoria:Ponti_di_Venezia Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia Italia]
[[Category:Bridges]]

Campi

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[[File:Campo_s.jpg|Right|thumb|Campo Santo Stefano <ref>http://www.gonback.com/venecia/e_venecia02.html</ref> |400px]]

'''Campo'''
A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.
Contents
*1 History
*2 Physical Description
*3 Notable Campi
*4 Modern Use and Regulation 
*5 See Also
*6 References
*7 External Links
'''History'''
Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.
'''Physical Description'''
Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.
'''Notable Campi'''
There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.
Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.
Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.
Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.
'''Modern Use and Regulation'''
Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
*Corte
*Campiello
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}
{{Template: CampoNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]
[[Category:Streets]]

Campi

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[[File:Campo_s.jpg|Right|thumb|Campo Santo Stefano <ref>http://www.gonback.com/venecia/e_venecia02.html</ref> |400px]]

'''Campo'''
A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.
Contents
*1 History
*2 Physical Description
*3 Notable Campi
*4 Modern Use and Regulation
*5 Relationship to Other Space Types
*6 See Also
*7 References
*8 External Links
'''History'''
Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.
'''Physical Description'''
Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.
'''Notable Campi'''
There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.
Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.
Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.
Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.
'''Modern Use and Regulation'''
Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
*Corte
*Campiello
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}
{{Template: CampoNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]
[[Category:Streets]]

Campi

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[[File:Campo_s.jpg|Right|thumb|Campo Santo Stefano <ref>http://www.gonback.com/venecia/e_venecia02.html</ref> |400px]]

'''Campo'''
A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.
Contents
*1 History''''
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| style="width: 50%;" | **2 Physical Description
**3 Notable Campi
**4 Modern Use and Regulation
**5 Relationship to Other Space Types
**6 See Also
**7 References
**8 External Links
| style="width: 50%;" |
|-
| style="width: 50%;" |
| style="width: 50%;" |
|-
| style="width: 50%;" |
| style="width: 50%;" |
|}

*2 Physical Description
*3 Notable Campi
*4 Modern Use and Regulation
*5 Relationship to Other Space Types
*6 See Also
*7 References
*8 External Links
'''History'''
Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.
'''Physical Description'''
Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.
'''Notable Campi'''
There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.
Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.
Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.
Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.
Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.
'''Modern Use and Regulation'''
Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi

 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
*Corte
*Campiello
{{Template:StreetTypeNav}}
{{Template: CampoNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]
[[Category:Streets]]

Bridges

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{{Infobox Plural
|title = {{PAGENAME}}
|image = [[Image:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg|200 px]]
|caption = The Rialto Bridge
|number = 433
|total length=
|total area=
|oldest= Rialtothis
|newest= Ponte della Costituzione
|longest= Ponte della Costituzione
|widest= Rialto Bridge
|shortest= Ponte del Diavolo
|narrowest= Ponte privato - Passerella girevole
}}
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}
 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 ''This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.''
{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div><div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div></div>
<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div><div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div></div></div>
The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges. <ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]</ref> <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref> These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.

== History ==
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|thumb|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over. <ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref>

Over time the methods of getting from one island to another in Venice have evolved. Initially, a boat known as a [[Traghetto|''traghetto'']] was used to transport people across the natural water ways.

<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage. Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]]. Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been . These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.
Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>

== Statistics ==
'''Top Ten Longest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte della Costituzione]]

2. [[Ponte dell'Accademia]]

3. [[Ponte degli Scalzi]]

4. [[Ponte di Rialto]]

5. [[Ponte Vivarini]]

6. [[Ponte dei Pensieri]]

7. [[Ponte Longo]]

8. [[Ponte Serenella]]

9. [[Ponte S. Donato]]

10. [[Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4]]

'''Top Ten Shortest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte del Diavolo]]

2. [[Ponte de l'Ogio]]

3. [[Ponte S. Gregorio]]

4. [[Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale]]

5. [[Ponte Storto]]

6. [[Ponte de la Dona Onesta]]

7. [[Ponte del Tentor]]

8. [[Ponte Privato va al civico 5964]]

9. [[Ponte S.G.Grisostomo]]

10. [[Ponte piano della Zecca]]
{{-}}

== Notable Venetian Bridges ==
There are four bridges over the Grand Canal in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].

== Bridge Application and Details ==
{{#widget:Iframe |url= http://bridges.veniceprojectcenter.org/ |width=800 |height=600 |border=0 }}

== See Also ==
{{Template: BridgesNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bridges_in_Venice Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia English]
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categoria:Ponti_di_Venezia Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia Italia]
[[Category:Bridges]]

Bridges

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|caption = The Rialto Bridge
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}}
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}
 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 ''This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.''
{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div><div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div></div>
The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges. <ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]</ref> <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref> These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.

== History ==
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|thumb|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over. <ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref>

Over time the methods of getting from one island to another in Venice have evolved. Initially, a boat known as a [[Traghetto|''traghetto'']] was used to transport people across the natural water ways.
<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage. Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]]. Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been . These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.
Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>

== Statistics ==
'''Top Ten Longest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte della Costituzione]]

2. [[Ponte dell'Accademia]]

3. [[Ponte degli Scalzi]]

4. [[Ponte di Rialto]]

5. [[Ponte Vivarini]]

6. [[Ponte dei Pensieri]]

7. [[Ponte Longo]]

8. [[Ponte Serenella]]

9. [[Ponte S. Donato]]

10. [[Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4]]

'''Top Ten Shortest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte del Diavolo]]

2. [[Ponte de l'Ogio]]

3. [[Ponte S. Gregorio]]

4. [[Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale]]

5. [[Ponte Storto]]

6. [[Ponte de la Dona Onesta]]

7. [[Ponte del Tentor]]

8. [[Ponte Privato va al civico 5964]]

9. [[Ponte S.G.Grisostomo]]

10. [[Ponte piano della Zecca]]
{{-}}

== Notable Venetian Bridges ==
There are four bridges over the Grand Canal in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].

== Bridge Application and Details ==
{{#widget:Iframe |url= http://bridges.veniceprojectcenter.org/ |width=800 |height=600 |border=0 }}

== See Also ==
{{Template: BridgesNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bridges_in_Venice Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia English]
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categoria:Ponti_di_Venezia Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia Italia]
[[Category:Bridges]]

Bridges

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{{Infobox Plural
|title = {{PAGENAME}}
|image = [[Image:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg|200 px]]
|caption = The Rialto Bridge
|number = 433
|total length=
|total area=
|oldest= Rialto
|newest= Ponte della Costituzione
|longest= Ponte della Costituzione
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|narrowest= Ponte privato - Passerella girevole
}}
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}
 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 ''This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.''
{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div><div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div></div>
The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges. <ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]</ref> <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref> These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.

== History ==
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|thumb|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over. <ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref>

Over time the methods of getting from one island to another in Venice have evolved. Initially, a boat known as a [[Traghetto|''traghetto'']] was used to transport people across the natural water ways.
<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage. Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]]. Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been . These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.
Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>

== Statistics ==
'''Top Ten Longest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte della Costituzione]]

2. [[Ponte dell'Accademia]]

3. [[Ponte degli Scalzi]]

4. [[Ponte di Rialto]]

5. [[Ponte Vivarini]]

6. [[Ponte dei Pensieri]]

7. [[Ponte Longo]]

8. [[Ponte Serenella]]

9. [[Ponte S. Donato]]

10. [[Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4]]

'''Top Ten Shortest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte del Diavolo]]

2. [[Ponte de l'Ogio]]

3. [[Ponte S. Gregorio]]

4. [[Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale]]

5. [[Ponte Storto]]

6. [[Ponte de la Dona Onesta]]

7. [[Ponte del Tentor]]

8. [[Ponte Privato va al civico 5964]]

9. [[Ponte S.G.Grisostomo]]

10. [[Ponte piano della Zecca]]
{{-}}

== Notable Venetian Bridges ==
There are four bridges over the Grand Canal in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].

== Bridge Application and Details ==
{{#widget:Iframe |url= http://bridges.veniceprojectcenter.org/ |width=800 |height=600 |border=0 }}

== See Also ==
{{Template: BridgesNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bridges_in_Venice Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia English]
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categoria:Ponti_di_Venezia Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia Italia]
[[Category:Bridges]]

Bridges

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{{Infobox Plural
|title = {{PAGENAME}}
|image = [[Image:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg|200 px]]
|caption = The Rialto Bridge
|number = 433
|total length=
|total area=
|oldest= Rialto
|newest= Ponte della Costituzione
|longest= Ponte della Costituzione
|widest= Rialto Bridge
|shortest= Ponte del Diavolo
|narrowest= Ponte privato - Passerella girevole
}}
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}
 
{| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align:left; font-size:88%; line-height:1.5em;" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="white"
|+ style="font-size:125%; font-weight:bold;"|Bridges
|-
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" |
[https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/File:Catanese_Rialto2.jpg ] The Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Number
| style="" |
433
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Longest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Widest
| style="" |
Rialto Bridge
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Shortest
| style="" |
Ponte del Diavolo
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#ddf;" | Newest
| style="" |
Ponte della Costituzione
|}

 ''This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.''
{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div><div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}<div class="dablink">{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}</div></div>
The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges. <ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]</ref> <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref> These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.

== History ==
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|thumb|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over. <ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref>

Over time the methods of getting from one island to another in Venice have evolved. Initially, a boat known as a [[Traghetto|''traghetto'']] was used to transport people across the natural water ways.
<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643 </ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage. Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]]. Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been . These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.
Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>

== Statistics ==
'''Top Ten Longest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte della Costituzione]]

2. [[Ponte dell'Accademia]]

3. [[Ponte degli Scalzi]]

4. [[Ponte di Rialto]]

5. [[Ponte Vivarini]]

6. [[Ponte dei Pensieri]]

7. [[Ponte Longo]]

8. [[Ponte Serenella]]

9. [[Ponte S. Donato]]

10. [[Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4]]

'''Top Ten Shortest Bridges:'''

1. [[Ponte del Diavolo]]

2. [[Ponte de l'Ogio]]

3. [[Ponte S. Gregorio]]

4. [[Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale]]

5. [[Ponte Storto]]

6. [[Ponte de la Dona Onesta]]

7. [[Ponte del Tentor]]

8. [[Ponte Privato va al civico 5964]]

9. [[Ponte S.G.Grisostomo]]

10. [[Ponte piano della Zecca]]
{{-}}

== Notable Venetian Bridges ==
There are four bridges over the Grand Canal in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].

== Bridge Application and Details ==
{{#widget:Iframe |url= http://bridges.veniceprojectcenter.org/ |width=800 |height=600 |border=0 }}

== See Also ==
{{Template: BridgesNav}}

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bridges_in_Venice Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia English]
*[http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categoria:Ponti_di_Venezia Bridges in Venice - Wikipedia Italia]
[[Category:Bridges]]

Campi

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[[File:Campo_s.jpg|Right|thumb|Campo Santo Stefano <ref>http://www.gonback.com/venecia/e_venecia02.html</ref> |400px]]

'''Campo'''A campo (plural: campi) is the primary form of public open space in Venice. The word campo means "field" in Italian, reflecting the historical origins of these spaces as cultivated open ground. Venice uses the term campo in place of the standard Italian word piazza, which in the city is reserved exclusively for Piazza San Marco. All other open spaces equivalent to squares elsewhere in Italy are referred to as campi or campielli.Contents
*1 History
*2 Physical Description
*3 Notable Campi
*4 Modern Use and Regulation
*5 Relationship to Other Space Types
*6 See Also
*7 References
*8 External Links
'''History'''Campi have served as the civic and social heart of Venice's neighborhoods since the medieval period. Originally, campi were unpaved grassy areas used for agriculture, animal grazing, and freshwater access. Since the city was built on a brackish lagoon with little access to freshwater, the communal wells found at the center of each campo were essential to daily life. As Venice developed, these spaces were gradually paved over and their agricultural function gave way to civic, commercial, and social uses. Campi served as the center of parish life, hosting markets, artisan activity, religious processions, and public events. The term campo, meaning field, has been used in Venice since medieval times in place of the standard Italian word piazza, a distinction that Venice maintains to this day, reserving the word piazza exclusively for Piazza San Marco. As the city grew and industrialized through the 19th century, preservation efforts emerged around these spaces, leading to the concept of Space Based Identity in urban planning, which emphasized maintaining the physical and historical character of individual spaces.'''Physical Description'''Campi are the largest category of open public space in Venice. They are typically paved with stone, open to the sky, and accessible from multiple directions via the calli and sotoporteghi that connect to them. Most campi contain at least one vera da pozzo, a carved stone well head, which historically served as the primary freshwater source for surrounding households. Following the construction of the Venetian Aqueduct in 1884, these wells were largely replaced by public drinking fountains. Campi vary considerably in size and shape, with their boundaries largely determined by the building frontages that enclose them. Many are situated adjacent to a church, which historically defined the civic center of the surrounding neighborhood. Seating, commercial infrastructure such as outdoor restaurant areas and kiosks, and public amenities such as benches and fountains are commonly found within campi, though their presence and density varies by location.'''Notable Campi'''There are over 100 campi distributed across Venice's six sestieri. Among the most significant are the following.Piazza San Marco is the only space in Venice officially designated as a piazza rather than a campo, reflecting its status as the primary civic and ceremonial space of the city.Campo San Polo is the largest campo in Venice and is located in the sestiere of the same name. It has historically served as a site for festivals, markets, and public events.Campo Santa Margherita is located in the Dorsoduro sestiere and functions as one of the most active social spaces in the city, used heavily by residents and students.Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio is located in the Santa Croce sestiere and is frequently cited as an example of a campo that retains its residential and neighborhood character, having been the subject of recent public debate over proposed commercial expansion.'''Modern Use and Regulation'''Today, campi function as gathering spaces, pedestrian corridors, and sites of commercial activity. They are used by residents for daily social interaction, by children for play, and by visitors as rest and orientation points. Commercial activity in campi is regulated through the COSAP fee system and the pianini framework, which defines the maximum area within a given space that may be leased for outdoor commercial use. A general rule stipulates that no more than one third of any campo may be occupied by commercial activity at any time. Only approximately 15% of Venice's total surface area is accessible as public space, making campi a limited and contested resource. Tensions between commercial encroachment and public access remain an ongoing concern across many of the city's campi
 
== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Street Pavement]]
*Corte
*Campiello
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== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal Finn, Paul; Hutchinson, Katie; Ouellette, Jesse; Muller, Ryan. The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011]
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