Piazza San Marco (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjattsa sam ˈmarko]; Venetian: Piasa San Marco), often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the …
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Feb 24, 2025
An amazing experience! The beauty of the bell tower and Saint Mark’s Basilica is simply indescribable. My only complaint is that they were doing content I went so we were not able to see all of the m…Full review by 593kenzied
Feb 18, 2025
The main piazza in Venice with stunning architecture in the north part including The Doge's Palace. St Mark's Basilica, The Campanile and Clocktower. On the sides and south are shops, hotels and rest…Full review by Ronald R
Feb 10, 2025
I don't understand what's so wow about this. An extremely crowded place, without a single place to rest, pigeon droppings everywhere, prices quite high to visit, not to mention the prices of the rest…Full review by mitudaniel
I heard that musicians play in the square at night. Does that always happen, or only on some nights? How can I find out more?
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We were treated to the most incredible cello music one afternoon, the man was so good he almost moved me to tears. There are a lot of buskers around Venice and they seem …
We were treated to the most incredible cello music one afternoon, the man was so good he almost moved me to tears. There are a lot of buskers around Venice and they seem to be top notch. I've only ever known of organised music in the square very occasionally in the evening and it does get very quiet once the basilica and palace close. Venice has a tourist office but it is the kind of place you want to just wander and see what you find.
Hi,I’m planing to go to Venecia next week,I would like to know if still flooding
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I agree I would reschedule if possible. Stunning in the dry sunshine. Would not be the same in the cold, wet and damp. Save your money and visit in better times. Pop along to …
I agree I would reschedule if possible. Stunning in the dry sunshine. Would not be the same in the cold, wet and damp. Save your money and visit in better times. Pop along to Lake Garda too. Stunning towns surround - especially the north.
Hi there, I am staying in St Marks square for New Years 2019. Do I need to buy tickets at all for the Square or is it open to the public? Can anyone recommend places to eat after the fireworks?
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The square itself is open to the public, but there are charges for St Marks Tower, and the Doges palace which is 25euro pp Expect to pay over 20euro for a coffee in the square, …
The square itself is open to the public, but there are charges for St Marks Tower, and the Doges palace which is 25euro pp Expect to pay over 20euro for a coffee in the square, beyond the square is cheaper [but not much]
I’m taking my grad daughter there fir only one day as we return from a cruise. We leave Marco Polo airport at 6:00 AM so I need to know how long it takes to get from hotel to airport and a Goodman to get there.
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A private water taxi is your best and fastest option. If you had a lot of time I would suggest taking the water bus but you don't and the taxi will be worth the money. Your hotel will be …
A private water taxi is your best and fastest option. If you had a lot of time I would suggest taking the water bus but you don't and the taxi will be worth the money. Your hotel will be able to recommend someone and they will also be able to set it up for you.
We will be calling into Venice in April, my husband is in a wheelchair, how accessible is Venice. Would we be better booking a local guide
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Dear friends, with a few little tricks you will be able to get to know the city very well. Venice is a city of old people with problems of locomotion so everything has a way. I advise …
Dear friends, with a few little tricks you will be able to get to know the city very well. Venice is a city of old people with problems of locomotion so everything has a way. I advise you to choose a hotel near the train station where you depart from the station has several places without stairs and with the vaporettos easy to reach. First take a dream trip, take vaporetto number 1, or number 2 preferably in the front seats and go to LIDO, it takes an hour of a dream trip. Arriving in LIDO, if you want to get out and get to know the Center, take an Italian coffee and return. If you do not want to leave, stay in your seats. From there, always use vaporetto number 1 and go down at each stop and walk as far as you can go without finding a bridge. So you will know a lot about the city, many tourists will not know as well as you. The vaporetto staff are extremely helpful so you have no problems, tourists and Italians too. I live in Venice for years for 6 months every year and I know that everything will work out. The idea of having a map is very good, as Venice is a maze, but the best of Venice is to get lost. Good trip .
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