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Near the train station with the Jewish Ghetto, canal-side bars and restaurants, and more local atmosphere than San Marco. Cheaper prices. Strada Nova is the pickpocketing zone, but side streets are safe.
Runs from the train station to the Rialto Bridge. Most visitors rush through but it's worth exploring. The Jewish Ghetto has history and kosher restaurants open to everyone. Fondamenta della Misericordia and Fondamenta dei Ormesini have wine bars and trattorias where locals and students gather at night. People eat alone at the smaller bacari here. Strada Nova (the main route to the train station) gets packed with tourists and pickpockets - watch your things on this street. The side streets parallel to Strada Nova are quieter and safer with good lighting and local foot traffic. English is common near the train station and in the Ghetto, less so in residential areas. Things stay active until midnight along the canals where bars and restaurants are.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
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"Felt safe walking to dinner at 10pm along the canal"
"Strada Nova crowded, side streets quiet"
"Jewish Ghetto restaurants comfortable for eating alone"
"Cheaper than San Marco, more local feel"
"Watched my bag on Strada Nova, fine everywhere else"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
The market district and bar crawl area. Best place for cicchetti and wine bar culture. Very touristy around the Rialto Bridge with pickpocketing issues during busy hours, but safe overall.
The transport hub area with local residential pockets. Cheaper and quieter than tourist zones but you'll need to travel to other areas for sights and nightlife. Good for budget stays near buses and parking.
The tourist center with the famous landmarks, heavy police presence, tourist crowds, and high prices. You'll come here for sightseeing but probably eat and stay elsewhere. Pickpocketing is the main concern.
Help other women stay safe in Cannaregio
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.