Trip Planner:
Europe
/
Italy
/
Veneto
/
Province of Venice
/
City of Venice
/
Venice
/
Piazza San Marco
Venice's principal public space, Piazza San Marco has served as the city's social, religious, and political center for centuries. In fact, Napoleon called the square "the drawing room of Europe." It's the largest square in the city and the only one given the designation of "piazza" (the others are all called "campi"). Originally constructed in the ninth century as a small public space dotted with trees, the square was substantially enlarged in the 12th century and was paved with bricks in the 13th. Several major architectural sites surround the area. The most notable is an imposing church dedicated to St. Mark. Don't feed the pigeons--city law forbids feeding the birds in the square. To visit Piazza San Marco on your trip to Venice, use our Venice trip planner.
Create a full itinerary - for free!
Tours to Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco reviews
-
Amazing architecture. We went in February and Covid, so not everything was open. Not a lot of cafes and no music. Would have loved to sit outside Caffe Florian but not this time.
Amazing architecture. We went in February and Covid, so not everything was open. Not a lot of cafes and no music. Would have loved to sit outside Caffe Florian but not this time. more »
-
Yes it’s iconic but I’m afraid that for me it seems to have so vomljrtelyvsokd it soul to the tourism devil. Crowded, hideously expensive and lacking the real feel if many other similar place in...
Yes it’s iconic but I’m afraid that for me it seems to have so vomljrtelyvsokd it soul to the tourism devil. Crowded, hideously expensive and lacking the real feel if many other similar place in... more »
-
Venice is an incredible city to explore. As a wedding photographer I found it intriguing. The presence of large crowds in most areas required patience and seizing opportunity from moment to moment to get clear backgrounds. Give yourself plenty of time to see the place properly and to get into the quieter areas away from the usual tourist path.
-
It's a beautiful piazza. The architecture is stunning, and the atmosphere is always alive with activity and people. It has a strong resemblance to Venice's historic center. Although it is in the heart of Venice, it is a popular tourist destination. Go before sunrise (avoid heavy crowds) or before sunset to take photographs during the 'golden hour'.
Plan your trip to Venice
-
Compose it!
Your own itinerary for your car vacation, beach vacation, city trip, any near or distant journey ... ready within 10 minutes. -
Customize it.
Refine your plan. We find the best routes and opportunities. -
Book it.
Choose from the best accommodations (Expedia, AirBnB), airlines and activities, by yourself or share with travel professionals for the utmost experience. Up to 50% discount! -
Do it yourself.
Or share your plan with travel professionals for a customized trip
Popular things to do in Venice
Museums in Venice
Hidden gems in Venice
Side trips from Venice
Shopping in Venice
Nearby attractions in Venice
Trips in Piazza San Marco by other users
15 days in Italy
BY A USER FROM QATAR
Rome
Ravello
Milan
10 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Vienna
Prague
Paris
11 days in Northwest Italy
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Milan
Venice
Florence
20 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM COLOMBIA
Paris
Barcelona
Rome
12 days in Italy
BY A USER FROM EGYPT
Santa Maria di Leuca
Florence
Cinque Terre
11 days in Italy
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Florence
Rome
Amalfi