St Marks SquareThis is the heart of must see Venice. St Marks Square or Piazza San Marco in Italian has been the centre point of Venetian life for close on a thousand years...
Here you will find most of the great sights of Venice – ranging from the famous Basilica through to the bell tower. Despite often being overcrowded St Mark’s Square is truly a magnificent place. If you can find a Venetian in the piazza they will gladly tell you that this is the most beautiful piazza in the entire world and they aren’t far wrong. It is also strangely enough the only Piazza in Venice – all the others are called Campi.
St Mark’s Square Venice – History The square dates back to 828 but it was in the twelfth century that the square became recognizably the square of today. Thanks to the fall of Constantinople marble suddenly became available on a massive scale and the rulers of Venice went crazy with it. It is great that they did, the result is an immensely beautiful space full of light and colour. Changes were made over the following centuries with the addition of various buildings, new paving and statues but the enchanting nature of the Piazza has never been lost.
What Not To Do in St Marks? Don’t buy anything to eat or drink anywhere near here. Even a beer is likely to cost you close on ten Euros. Rather visit in the late evening or early morning when the crowds are often less and go to one of the places in our
Venice Italy Restaurant Guide
for lunch or dinner.
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