About This Location
Campo Manin is a small but important square between the San Marco area and the routes toward Rialto. It is named after Daniele Manin, the Venetian patriot who became the leading figure of the 1848-49 uprising against Austrian rule and the short-lived Republic of San Marco. At the center stands Manin’s bronze monument, created by sculptor Luigi Borro and erected in 1875. Notice the winged lion at the base - the symbol of Venice - placed beside him like a political statement in bronze. The square still feels like a pause between narrow lanes, with the monument acting as a clear landmark for anyone walking through. A small detail nearby adds a personal note: close to this campo is the house where Manin lived, marked with a memorial plaque. It is a reminder that Venice’s history is not only in grand palaces, but also in ordinary streets where major choices once began. To continue the route, walk ahead and cross the Ponte de la Cortesia.