Pizzeria S. Margherita Dallo Zio

If you want to get away from the crowds, head to this campo. It is a long, odd shaped space in Dorsoduro and is an interesting square because it is surrounded by houses from the 14th and 15th centuries. The square is full of activity small shops, bars, restaurants, small fish market, and street market. It can be full of students from the University of Venice and Ca' Foscari.

If Piazza S Marco is the tourist's center of Venice, then Campo S Magherita may be the local's center of Venice! Located in the center of the Dorsoduro sestiere, Campo S Magherita is a crowd favorite especially among students from Venice's only two universities which flank both sides of the square. Because this square is away from the popular Rialto-San Marco route, you won't find many tourists so many shops here are catered for locals. Here, you will find cheap eats like the cheap takeaway Pizza al Volo [hidden link] ! But even if you do not intend to eat here, take a detour here to people-watch. Here is perhaps where you can see the authentic Venice in working, and fortunately Campo S Magherita has uncharacteristically many benches for you to enjoy the scene. In the evening, the bustling scene in Piazza San Marco dies down, but conversely Campo Santa Magherita becomes more and more lively, so consider grabbing a cup of coffee from the famous Caffe Rossa and enjoy the local Venice in her happy hour mood.

Square deal Without doubt, the best place to spend an evening bar-hopping in Venice. In the funky Dorsoduro area, the campo has some of the best (and latest opening) bars in the city, and it's where people head for after hours action.

This is by far one of the nicest campos in Venice. It is wide and open. Many restaurants and shops line the campo. Great place to take pictures, people watch and enjoy the local flavor of the camp. Enjoy a meal or a drink. TIP There is a drinking fountain in the middle of the square. Its cold and refreshing. The closest point of interest to the camp would be the Academia Bridge. Find the bridge and you find the camp.