About This Location
Campo San Luca is a small square in the San Marco district, known as a handy crossroads between the St Mark’s area and the routes toward Rialto. It is not a grand ceremonial space - it works more like a meeting point where shopping streets, narrow alleys, and canal-side paths connect. The campo takes its name from the nearby parish church of San Luca, a site with medieval roots that was rebuilt and reconsecrated in the early 1600s. Even if the church itself is not the main landmark from every angle here, the name anchors the area to Venice’s older parish map. One thing that often stands out around this square is how quickly the mood changes from busy to quiet. Just off the campo is Corte del Teatro, a small courtyard beside Teatro Goldoni. The theatre’s older name was Teatro San Luca, and over time it went through several names before becoming Teatro Goldoni in the late 19th century. It is a good reminder that Venice’s “back streets” often hide major cultural history. To continue, head into Corte Teatro, then turn right to follow the next stretch of lanes.