There are weekends in Venice when Campo San Maurizio completely changes face. You only need to step into the square to notice it: the quiet elegance of the neighborhood gives way to soft chatter, curious footsteps, and the unmistakable scent of old paper. It’s the return of the antique market, a tradition that has been alive here since 1970.
Exhibitors come from all over Italy, bringing objects that feel as though they’ve slipped out of another era: polished silver, rare prints, delicate glassware, and small curiosities from the 1600s to the 1900s. Everything is displayed on the wooden tables that the city has preserved for more than fifty years, the very same ones, as if time had simply decided not to touch them.
Wandering among the stalls is a simple pleasure. Some people come looking for a specific piece to add to a collection; others let their eyes lead the way, without rushing. Every object seems to carry a story, and often all it takes is a conversation with the exhibitor to uncover an unexpected detail, an anecdote, a connection to another Venice.
The market opens at nine in the morning and closes around seven in the evening. Throughout the day, the square stays alive with a gentle energy that blends beautifully with the surrounding architecture. For some, it’s a yearly ritual; for others, a chance discovery. For everyone, it’s a different way of approaching the city, not as tourists, but as curious wanderers, as seekers of stories.
Visiting the Campo San Maurizio antique market means taking a moment for yourself, a small journey into a slower time, without noise or hurry, just as Venice often chooses to reveal itself when it’s at its most authentic.
The next edition will take place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December, a perfect opportunity to explore once again its stories, objects, and small treasures from the past.
Just a few steps from the square, tucked away in a quiet little calle behind the stalls, you’ll find Ca’ Coriandolo. It’s a bright, welcoming space, ideal for anyone who wants to experience the market and Campo San Maurizio up close while still enjoying a peaceful corner in the heart of the city. Staying here during market days means stepping outside and being instantly immersed in this magical atmosphere.
Ca’ Corianodolo Apartment
