Photo: Waterfront Markets Italy

Markets along the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront promenade in Venice, Italy in Europe.

The Riva degli Schiavoni (River of the Slavs) in Venice, Italy is a promenade overlooking the water and is around 500 meters long. Markets selling all kinds of merchandise can be found along the waterfront route. The Riva degli Schiavoni was built in the 9th century from the silt that was dredged to develop the Grand Canal.

Although the atmosphere of the markets during the day is fun, for a different idea of the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice, Italy go there in the early morning, when there are few people and watch the sun rise over Venice. It will be a sight to remember.

The waterfront promenade starts in front of the Doges' Palace and runs east along St. Mark's Basin ending in the district of Castello. Along the way are markets, cafes and some of the most imposing palaces in Venice, Italy. Some of these palaces are now expensive hotels. ... continue below the picture...

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... One of these is the Danieli Hotel which was once the home of the Dandolo family.

The Riva degli Schiavoni was named for the Slav merchants who delivered fish and meat to the wharves of Venice. Today water buses, ferries and even passing cruise ships can be seen from the waterfront promenade as well as the small islands including San Giorgio Maggiore and San Servolo.

Markets along the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront walk in Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe.