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	068 of 181. The Rialto fish market area has been one of Venice’s most important trading centers for centuries. Rialto which in Latin means 'Rivoaltus' or 'high bank' describes the area around the market as being a little higher than most parts of the island. As a result it's not much affected by Venice’s floods.