Its name may have two possible explanations: the first wants the name coming from “Canal Regio”, which is the name of the main connection by water with the mainland; the second justifies it for the many rushes there were, referring to the name “region cannarum”. Santa Lucia railway station, whose name comes from the namesake church, has the registry number 1 of the district.
Churches
Church of della Madonna dell'Orto
San Giobbe’s Church
Church of Santa Maria Assunta o dei Gesuiti
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Oratorio dei Crociferi
Church of Santi Apostoli
Museums
Ca D'Oro Galleria Giorgio Franchetti
Physics Museum Anton Maria Traversi
Jewish Museum
Palaces
Loredan-Vendramin-Calergi Palace
