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Stairs, small courtyard and bell tower of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

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While most people speed through San Polo to reach the famous sights of the city, this sestiere certainly deserves more attention than it gets.
It is close to Campo San Polo where in times gone by, the red light district of Venice was located. Nowadays, you will find the San Polo district littered with churches, some very visible and grand, while others are hidden and come as a surprise to the passer by. Visiting San Polo must include seeing Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, which rises up before your eyes when you turn one of the corners in its neighbourhood. This is the city's second largest church, it was built in the 14th century and is the burial place for some of the city's most famous citizens. Almost next door, you will find the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, a stately building which housed the headquarters of the richest schools of the city. It is named after the French saint Saint Roch, protector of plague stricken people, and lover of dogs - which made him loved by Venetians. You can find a cycle of paintings of one of Venice's famous sons, Tintoretto, here. Behind the school you have nice views on the canals and houses.
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