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Saint Mark's Square

(Piazza San Marco)

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San Marco, Venezia

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Saint Mark's Square

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Ranked #6 for scenic views in Venice
"Lucky pigeons,romantic couples, expensive cafes,lovely music 👍"(19 Tips)
"basilica St Maggio with a bell tower and an elevator to the top...vi"(13 Tips)
"Beautiful Square sorrounded by awesome old buildings."(8 Tips)
"The view from the top of the Campanile is awesome!"(7 Tips)

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Chris HainesFebruary 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The must go to area for tourists. It is surrounded by incredibly impressive architecture though. A huge plaza with great views. There are cafes along here too. Just watch for the inflated prices.
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Julia KryvomazSeptember 12, 2016
Great architecture! And live music in cafes in the evening! One of the most crowded places in Venice, better to see in early morning or late evening, gives the feeling of something extremely big!
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Landon RobertsMarch 27, 2018
Go first thing in the morning, for the sunrise if you can wake up early enough but before 8am at the latest, to experience this stunning piazza for all its worth without thousands of other tourists!
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Daniel BauerJune 19, 2017
4th Time in my live I Stand on this beautiful place and enjoying this amazing city .. already excited to be here again ❤️ so much to do, so much to see
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Amit GaharwarMay 28, 2017
Absolutely stunning views if you arrive when hoards of crowds have not come. Fully packed with people on any given sunny day :). Best chance early or very late in the day or in winters, maybe.
Mark BJune 17, 2018
Beautiful Square next to St. Mark’s Basilica. Can get crowded but we were lucky with light crowds today. Several museums close by as well as numerous restaurants and high end shops.
Bogdan Andrei BratosinMarch 26, 2016
One of the best places to visit, Unique but crowdy. I didn't like the people selling flowers or other ...., really pushy and annoying. Walking a few hours with your soulmate is the best time ever.
Tobias WeißenfelsJuly 16, 2017
One of the most beautiful places in Europe but always very crowded. So enjoying this place is hard because of the masses and the pigeons :) but try to relax and try to enjoy on a sunny day 😏
James CoxDecember 22, 2017
Simply amazing. Will be back soon. Great architecture, good food and coffee. Nice people and the awe of being in one of the most intriguing and famous cities in the world...
Mark PritchardJuly 10, 2013
The Basilica San Marco is a must see. Go early to miss the crowds. Only disappointment is all the guys trying to sell you junk, it gets annoying. Also a great location to get a gondola from
Emre ÇakıcıoğluJanuary 17, 2020
It is much less crowded on winter. If you would like to take your time and look at every detail of the San Marco, it is the perfect time for you.
Khoi NguyenNovember 19, 2014
Simply beautiful. A must visit in Venice. Check out the piano bar & restaurant for a classy, romantic evening.
Leo FernandezFebruary 14, 2014
Greats views from the top of The Campanile" in Piazza San Marco (€8). The Cathedral of San Marco its a beautiful place to walk around. Don't miss this places. At noon you'll go for a coffee or gelato.
Biliana RoussevaFebruary 19, 2015
One of the most spectacular places to BE, a must-visit and a once-in-a-lifetime experience where everyone is in awe. Having a cup of coffee at Florian is just a must, no matter what.
DHR.comSeptember 29, 2011
Also known as St. Mark's Square or The Piazza, this Venice public square is where you can see the famous Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace, and the bell tower Campanile (a famous symbol of Venice).
Janet CheungAugust 13, 2014
Cramped and crazy. Go back at night when it's more calm and sit on the floor outside one of the places that play music! U pay to sit at table but free if you are across the way just admiring it
Lynea DavenportNovember 17, 2013
Loved this place. If youre not scared of birds, buy some seeds in the middle of the square to feed them, theyll go crazy! Bring good shoes, you do a lot of walking. You MUST go on a gondola ride!
Neha B.April 30, 2014
Must-do at night!! You can buy basilica tickets online to avoid the long queue. And the tower for a small price is worth the stunning panoramic views!
drew tarvinMarch 16, 2015
Great area for people watching. I try to guess what language people are speaking (but I don't ask them to see if I'm correct, I just assume I am).
Erika Rae WulfertAugust 6, 2018
Very large square with beautiful views. Lots of restaurants
Arun Bhaskaran NairAugust 29, 2015
Perfect place to spend an evening.. Don't forget to spend some time here in the night too.. Use Rick Steve's audio guides, they helped me notice things I wouldn't have noticed otherwise..
Mona FaresJune 25, 2018
Very nice 👍🏻 square has a lot of cafes and restaurants and the atmosphere is very good I enjoyed it a lot and to our advantage the weather was very good not hot nor humid
Visit VeneziaFebruary 15, 2012
Is there a better square in the world? Enjoy piazza San Marco's unique atmosphere especially at night. And don't forget to have a look at the nearby Ponte Dei Sospiri!
Raluca MunteanuJune 19, 2016
Nice terraces but outrageously overpriced, even for overpriced places :) Like 11eur an espresso and 20eur a cocktail. Don't regret it though, the live music is and view is worth it!
Salvatore De CarmineJune 26, 2015
The landmark attraction in Venice. Plenty of things to see, as well as of tourists and crap sellers getting in your way.
Pchelitza MayaFebruary 18, 2015
Amazing architecture but super crowdy especially during the carnival. Otherwise lot of space and great view. Pricey bars/restaurants.
Khaled ☤July 18, 2015
The place to be in Venezia. All shops and restaurants extend from this square. Make sure to have some fun with the pigeons while you're there!
Sechaba KouMay 4, 2013
The queue to the top of the bell tower is very long, across the canal there is another basilica St Maggio with a bell tower and an elevator to the top...views just as amazing!
Ilkin ENovember 8, 2015
A beautyfull place and very romantic. I loved it so much. I had a great time. So much to see. You need to see the small streets behind the tourist area.
StergiosSeptember 16, 2014
Ignore the crowds&admire the amazing architecture.If you love history you'll see the bronze Byzantine horses that Venetians stole from Constantinople.Respect yourself and avoid all the cafés there.
Jenny SJune 12, 2014
It lights up & gets romantic at night! There are small bands playing at cafes. Bring your loved ones and maybe some of your own booze to chill by the side.
VasilikwNovember 2, 2011
Don't forget to visit the Basilica di San Marco. But you have to PAY EXTRA tickets for the balcony, the remains of San Marco, the campanile and the treasure. Italians know how to make the most of it.”
Magali MMarch 20, 2016
If you want to visit anything on the piazza like the church or the campanile, do so before 3pm after wise It is closed. Don't hesitate to queue, it goes faster than it looks.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleDecember 31, 2013
If the party in Piazza San Marco doesn’t leave you beat, join the locals taking a frosty dip at Lido Beach in the morning. – Green Guide Editor
Elite Club VacanzeMay 30, 2012
Of course, you will want to take a ride in a gondola and be entertained by a young Italian in a striped shirt , but be prepared : you might have to shell out from 100 to 200 euro for a gondola tour...
David ChungDecember 18, 2016
Spectacular view, a good place for taking panoramic photos. But beware of your surroundings, ignore the people selling stuffs or giving you food for feeding the pigeons.
Catherine GouletApril 5, 2017
Lovely piazza. Go at night there are a lot less people and it is still majestic. Also, do not walk between the two poles, that's where the executions were held. It will bring you bad luck.
Sophia E.May 14, 2014
It is beautiful and much quieter at night. Plus with three caffé playing live music, it is truly lovely.
Milli ParkusAugust 11, 2016
Historic site! A must to go, just to walked around and go shopping and enjoying the view!
Denisa StaníkováFebruary 12, 2017
Absolutely love this part of Venice! Perfect to make beautiful pictures 📸 Definitely one of the must visit places 👍
Fatih DemirFebruary 12, 2015
A beautiful historic place in venice. And we saw it all under sea :) it was a cool experience.
Tim FranciscoDecember 16, 2019
Visited PSM while on a tour in December where crowds were not a factor; try Caffe Florian for authentic gourmet coffee, teas and food 👍
Hareesh NuthiDecember 9, 2013
Go early in morning or late in night, also experience the bell ringing hourly specially on clock tower
Gato MongeDecember 28, 2013
VENICE AND ITS LAGOON - World Heritage UNESCO Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. Read more
Florina FilipApril 27, 2014
The square has an interesting architecture. Correr museum gives a very good overview of the Square!
Basma KhereijiSeptember 3, 2014
The cafés are lovely , the live music just adds something special to the whole experience ❤️
Carlos PrimiciasSeptember 29, 2013
Venice's iconic square. Arrive early - or late - in the day to avoid the hundreds of tourists from the cruise ships who flock here in the daytime.
Nil B.August 10, 2014
The best time to be here is in the evening. Lots of lights and nice music...
Edna TamondongMarch 28, 2014
Visit the church and don't miss the pala D'Oro, it's amazing. The four horses inside the basilica museum is a perfect photo op.
Güneş BayırSeptember 4, 2017
beautiful basilica, with very meaningful paintings and surrounded bu very nice & quite expensive cafes with live music.

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