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St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
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St. Mark's Basilica
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Tick off 2 bucket list experiences in Venice at once! Follow an expert guide through St. Mark's Basilica, then catch a famous water taxi.
Tick off 2 bucket list experiences in Venice at once! Follow an expert guide through St. Mark's Basilica, then catch a famous water taxi.
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St. Mark's Basilica
Venice Gondola Ride
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24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour of Venice
Venice 3 Museums Pass
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24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour of Venice
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24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour of Venice
Venice 3 Museums Pass
Find yourself amidst stunning buildings: St. Mark's Square is surrounded by magnificent architecture on all sides. The Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower, and the Basilica San Marco are a few of the area's prominent attractions.
Do some café hopping: Caffe Florian and Caffe Quadri, the two famous cafés on the square, offer plenty of old-world charm and are the best places to soak up the ambiance of Venice.
Soak in some breathtaking views from the Campanile di San Marco: The brick Campanile di San Marco is the tallest structure in Venice, at 98.6 metres high.
Spot Horses & Lions: Visitors are likely to notice the four splendid bronze horses, known as the Cavalli di San Marco in Italian on the exterior of Saint Mark's Basilica.
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The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), a stunning Gothic building facing the Venetian lagoon, is situated next to St. Mark's Basilica. The Doge's Palace houses numerous works of art by famous artists like Bellini, Carpaccio, Veronese, and Titian. Your breath will be taken away by the Scala d'Oro in Sansovino, which is made of gold, and Tintoretto's enormous oil painting in the Sala del Maggior Consiglio will definitely entrance you.
St. Mark's Basilica, one of the city's most well-known churches, is a premier example of renowned Italo-Byzantine architecture. St. Mark's Basilica contains more than 85,000 square feet of mosaic, the majority of it in gold, and the effect is nothing short of magnificent. Since this basilica is one of St. Mark's Square's key draws, you may anticipate crowds there at all times of the year.
With a height of 98.6 metres, the well-known Campanile or Venetian Bell Tower is the tallest structure in Venice. Once a lighthouse, the tower now serves as the city's emblem and is referred to as "El Paron de Casa" (Lord of the house). St. Mark's Campanile, provides the greatest views of the city and its lagoon.
Opening Hours: 9:30 - 17:15.
Address- P.za San Marco, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
There are 118 bridges linking the islands of Venice's floating metropolis. St. Mark's Square, known as "Europe's most beautiful drawing room" by Napoleon, is the centre of Venice.
It's quite possibly the world's most stunning open-aired square. The Basilica di San Marco, which is encircled on all four sides, inspired the name of the square.
1. Island of Burano: Located in the northern Venetian Lagoon, this gorgeous island, Island of Burano, is well known for its vibrantly coloured fisherman's shacks and neighbourhood food stands providing seafood from the lagoon.
2. Scuola Grande di San Rocco: Scuola Grande di San Rocco, an art museum located in Venice, northern Italy, features more than 60 works of art by renowned artist Tintoretto and his son Domenico.
3.Museo Leonardo da Vinci: As the name suggests, this interactive museum features works of art by Leonardo Da Vinci, a famously creative individual. The anatomical studies, interactive devices, and multimedia exhibits at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum provide each visitor with a distinctive experience.
4. Peggy Guggenheim Collection - In Venice, this modern art gallery is located on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district. Peggy Guggenheim's collection of masterpieces from the 20th century, which includes works in the styles of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, by contemporary artists like Picasso, Pollock, and Calder draws tourists from all over the world.
A. Yes, St Mark's Square tickets are available online and it is recommended to book the tickets in advance to avoid long queues.
A. Entry to Venice's Square is free. However, to skip the entrance queue you can buy privilege tickets in advance. You can easily cut down on waiting time, ensure your spot is booked, and avail great deals on advance bookings.
A. You get to choose from a wide range of options from Skip the line tickets, and fast-track tickets to guided tours, combo tours and walking tour tickets depending upon your preference and requirement.
A. Entry to St. Mark’s Square is free of cost. Tickets are available for the other attractions at the Square like the Palace, and St Mark’s Basilica. The cost of tickets ranges from €20 TO €123.
A. St. Mark’s Square’s entry is free of cost. However, given it’s the prime attraction in Venice, you can purchase a privilege pass the beat the long queue at the entrance of the Square.
A. You can cancel the tickets and obtain a full refund up to 24 hours before the activity starts.
A. Once booked, you get instant confirmation and the tickets are valid for 2 hours.
A. Buy the tickets online in advance to get great deals and add-on benefits like guided tours and audio guides in many languages.
A. St. Mark's Square is known for stunning architecture, domes, and magnificent arcades. St Mark's Basilica. Doge's Palace, Correr Museum, St Mark's Museum, St Mark's Bell Tower, Caffe Florian, and Caffe Quadri are some of the highlights of St. Mark’s Square.
A. St. Mark’s Square is open for visitors all year round. The St. Mark's Basilica is open from 9:30 till 17:15 every day. Entry is only permitted after 2:00 PM on Sundays and other obligatory holy days. Weekends and holidays have shorter hours, so be sure to check the schedule before you go.
A. Early morning or late noons when the crowd is less are the best times to visit St. Mark’s Square to explore the attractions at your own pace.
A. Ramps are built in the Square to ensure wheelchair users and anyone with physical impairments can enter the Basilica through the Porta dei Fiori and gain access to the Treasury. In addition to the ramps, elevators, and stair lifts make wheelchair accessibility easier.