1. The Rialto Fish Market in Venice, also known as Mercato di Rialto, is one of the oldest and most famous markets in the city. Located near the Rialto Bridge, it has been a bustling hub of commerce for hundreds of years. The colorful stalls offer a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood, including clams, oysters, shrimp, squid, and many types of fish caught in the nearby Adriatic Sea. Some of the most popular and traditional Venetian dishes such as baccalà mantecato, a creamy dried cod dip, are made with ingredients from this market.
2. The market is open every day except Sunday and Monday. It is best to visit early in the morning when the fish is fresh and the vendors are setting up their stalls. The opening hours are from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. There is no phone number available for the market.
3. There is no admission fee to visit the Rialto Fish Market, and no reservations are necessary. The market is located in the heart of Venice, near the Rialto Bridge, and can be reached easily by foot or water taxi. The closest vaporetto stops are Rialto Mercato or San Silvestro. Visitors are advised to be mindful of their belongings as it is a busy market.
