Piazza San Marco
9 expert reviews
“One of the world's most beautiful squares, Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark's Square) is spiritual and artistic heart of Venice.”
– Fodor's
Concierge
"When Napoleon and his army descended on Venice in 1797, the French general described this immense open public space—almost 40,000 square feet—as "the drawing room of Europe"."
Time Out
"The Museums of St Mark's Square pass... covers the Doge's Palace and the Museo Correr trio of museums, plus one other civic museum of your choice."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This extraordinary architectural ensemble is the very embodiment of Venice. Everything here is graceful and beautiful."
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Frommer's
"One of the grandest, most confusing and certainly the most exotic of all cathedrals in Europe, Basilica di San Marco is a grand treasure-heap."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This 40,000-square-foot piazza remains "the drawing room of Europe"—as Napoleon called it."
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visit at dawn or in the wee hours of the morning.
Visit at dawn or in the wee hours of the morning.
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