Venice is build on 117 islands; Castello’s consist of 23 islands
In green colour: the Arsenal
Castello
Castello is the largest district (sestiere) of Venice’s historic centre. Walking from St. Mark Square on the quay of Riva degli Schiavoni to the Castello district takes about 10-15 minutes. Public water bus line 1 and 41/42 operate between Piazzale Roma/Santa Lucia train station, St. Mark’s Square with a stop at ‘Arsenale’ in the Castello district.
The main attractions & sights in Castello are:
– Venice Arsenal (Biennale venue, shipyard)
– Church on San Petro island (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
– Scuola Grande di San Marco (city hospital)
– The Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo
– San Giorgio dei Greci (church)
– San Zaccaria (church)
Church of San Pietro di Castello