It is time to reach the most popular part of Venice. The seat of government and prisons, the center of the religious life, and the place to celebrate tournaments ...

The name of Saint Anthony is immediately associated with the name of the city. Saint Anthony is the patron saint of Padua. The Basilica of Saint Anthony forms a large ...

In one day you can experience the main sights of Venice and a bit more. St. Mark’s Square and St. Marco’s Basilica is worth seeing but they do get super ...

The most popular attractions are St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Be prepared for massive crowds and long queues especially to enter St. Mark’s Basilica which is an absolute ...

Ravenna, a historic town near the Adriatic coast, boasts no less than 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Don’t miss the awe-inspiring Basilica di San Vitale and the adjacent Mausoleo di ...

One of the best known surviving examples of Italian Byzantine architecture St. Mark’s Basilica sits in the piazza of the same name like a majestic tower of grace. Guarded by ...

The magnificent St Mark’s Basilica can’t help but catch your eye with its glistening gold-lined exterior and vibrant mosaics. Most Italian churches save the ostentatious decorations for the interior, but ...

The number one attraction in almost any Venice bucket list guide, St Mark’s Square has to be one of the most, if not, the most famous square in the world. ...

This Basilica church guards the San Marco end of the Grand Canal, its graceful outline making it one of the most beautiful churches in Venice.  The church was built in ...

Dubbed by Napoleon as the ‘finest drawing room in Europe’, St Mark’s Square is the largest open space and most important square in Venice. The piazza plays host to cafes, ...

This itinerary is perfect for those who want to visit a few of Venice’s top sights and have enough time to leisurely stroll the canals. It’s also a great itinerary ...

If you only have one day in Venice, it will be a whirlwind, but you can visit a few of the more popular sites in the morning (such as Doge’s ...

St. Marks Campanile is the tall red brick Bell Tower of St. Mark’s Basilica that dominates Piazza San Marco. The original Campanile famously collapsed in 1902, and it was decided ...

St. Marks Square is often at the top of people’s of things to do in Venice. To feel the essence of Venice, St. Mark’s Square is the place to visit ...

PRO TRAVEL TIP: Lines can be long to enter the bell tower. Before your visit to Venice, book a time slot on the official St. Mark’s Basilica website. Only 30 ...

Napoleon once called the now 900-year-old piazza, Europe’s finest living room. Today it is home to numerous cafes and restaurants, some of which began with coffee that was first imported ...

On day one of this 3 day itinerary for Venice, we’ll be visiting some of Venice’s most iconic attractions. If you only have one day in Venice, I suggest following ...

Start your time in Venice in the heart of the city, at St. Mark’s Square (Piazzo San Marco). If this is your first visit to Venice, a tour of the ...

Sometimes, the Basilica di San Marco is closed off to visitors for religious reasons and for public safety. Check out their schedule here to see when you’ll be unable to ...

Nowadays, about a dozen people live in absolute tranquillity in Torcello. This is a striking contrast to the crowds that flood Venice or even Murano and Burano. Torcello’s main attraction ...

For more panoramic views of the city, head to San Giorgio Maggiore. One of the many islands of Venice, it is most famous for its Palladian church – the Chiesa ...

St Mark’s Square takes on a totally different feeling at night when most of the coach tourists have gone home.  If you find it oppressive in the day, we’d recommend ...

Forget St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, what else is there to see in Venice? That’s right. Nothing. You can climb St Mark’s Campanile (bell tower) to see….what exactly? More ...

If you visit Venice in 1 day you cannot miss the main square of the city with its beautiful buildings. About 8 minutes walking from Rialto Bridge you will find ...

Venice or Venezia, as it is also known, will easily amaze you. It is one of the destinations dreams are made of, filled with beautiful waterways dotted by unique architecture ...

 The city is divided into six sestieri districts, or neighborhoods with their own character, including San Marco which is the central district. The Piazza San Marco is a prime people ...

Our closing concert presents what is arguably the finest achievement of Venetian liturgical music in one of the most magnificent churches in Venice: Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespro della Beata Vergine of ...

In the same district the Basilica dei Frari is also worth a visit. There you will have the chance to get a glimpse of Tiziano‘s superb work. Titian, as best ...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, St Mark’s Basilica, is a magnificent structure glistening with brilliant gold mosaics and full of exquisite Byzantine-style decor. It’s certainly one of Italy’s most ...

Included in your guided tour of the Doge’s Palace is St. Mark’s Cathedral (Italian: Basilica di San Marco). In AD 828, several crafty Venetian merchants allegedly smuggled St Mark’s corpse ...

The highlight of Venice for most is the architecture lining the Grand Canal, the city’s world-famous waterway. The canal ends at the foot of the Pallazzo Ducale and the unforgettable ...

The Basilica’s intricate facades rich in ornaments and refined artwork, the exterior and interior sculptures, the mosaics, the frescoes, and domed ceilings are a clear expression of how important, powerful, ...

Assuming you are at the Basilica by 10:30AM, you should spend no more than 40 -50 minutes seeing around so as to make sure that you reach Doges Palace before ...

We first stayed at the St Regis, which is now newly renovated and looks so amazing!!). It’s in the best location, just a few minutes walk to St Mark’s Square ...

While there’s no proof that he actually said it, the sentiment is spot on — it’s a prime tourist attraction and is lined with stores, restaurants, and notable historic sites ...

We choose this hotel for its historical side, it is not every day that you get to stay at a 12th-century building! The rooms are very comfortable and some still ...

I suggest you to explore the Venetian Architecture of the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di San Marco. Oh and experience the true meaning of ”La Bella Vita” and the ...

It is worth noting that during the busy summer months that most tourists will be congregating in the same narrow streets which can make your journey through Venice a slow ...

As pretty common starting point when visiting Venice in one day or more, St Mark’s Square is where the action begins. Try not to get lost amongst the growing crowds ...

Ironically, the ridiculously beautiful 1100 year old architectural wonder nicknamed the ‘church of gold, the Basilica di san Marco is one of those places. Marvel at the gold mosaic, precious ...

To feel the essence of Venice, St. Mark’s Square is the place to visit first. While the beating heart of Rome may be the sand of the Colosseum, the beating ...

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