These districts consist of parishes - initially in seventy in 1033, but these were reduced under Napoleon and now number thirty-eight. These parishes predate the sestiere, which were created in about 1170.
Other islands of the Venetian Lagoon do not form part of any of the sestieri, having historically enjoyed a considerable degree of autonomy.
Each sestiere has its own house numbering system. Each house has a unique number in the district, from 1 to several thousand, generally numbered from one corner of the area to another, but not usually in a readily understandable manner.
The Sestiere of San Polo is the smallest one in Venice.
Not to be missed in San Polo: Rialto Bridge, the Palace of the Camerlenghi, Church of S.Giacometto, the New Church of S.Aponal, Church of S.Cassiano, Campo San Polo, Goldonis House, Basilica of the Frari, School and church of Saint Rocco, School of S.Giovanni Evangelista.
The Sestiere di Santa Croce is found in the north east part of the city and via Piazzale Roma connects Venice to the Mainland.
A sestiere (plural sestieri) is a subdivision of a number of Italian towns; for the origin and application of the word, and examples of these towns, see the article "Sestiere".
Each sestiere was administered by a procurator and his staff.
Each house has a unique number in the district, from one to several thousand, generally numbered from one corner of the area to another, but not usually in a readily understandable manner.
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