St. Mark's Square
Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Square is the main public square of Venice, measuring 175 meters in length. It is surrounded by the historic buildings of the Procuratie Vecchie and Nuove and the Napoleonic Wing. The square is the lowest point in the city, which results in regular flooding during the aqua alta phenomenon. Within its confines are St. Mark's Basilica, whose construction began in 828, and St. Mark's Campanile, completed in 1514. The square is the central point of Venice's social and tourist life, attracting millions of visitors annually.
- Visit time: 45 min
- Local name: Piazza San Marco
What to look for
- St. Mark's Basilica with mosaics and the Treasury
- St. Mark's Campanile offering city views
- Doge's Palace, former seat of Venice's rulers
- Torre dell'Orologio, a clock tower with moving figures
Before you go
- Best time: Morning or late afternoon
- Crowds: Throughout the day, especially between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Note: Appropriate attire covering shoulders and knees is required in the Basilica. Admission to some parts is paid.
Good to know
- St. Mark's Square is the only square in Venice that bears the name 'piazza'. Other squares are called 'campi'.
- According to legend: Legend has it that the remains of St. Mark the Evangelist, stolen from Alexandria in 828 and brought to Venice, rest beneath the square.
Sources: pl.wikipedia.org, basilicasanmarco.it
How long does it take to visit St. Mark's Square?
Plan about 45 min.
Nearby
- Caffe Florian — 50 m
- Gran Caffè Quadri — 60 m
- Correr Museum — 70 m
- St. Mark's Campanile — 80 m
- St. Mark's Clocktower — 110 m
- Giardini Reali — 140 m
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