What to see and do in St Mark's Square, Venice
SAN MARCO, VENICE
Things to see and do in San Marco
The San Marco area is the focal point of Venice, the center of it being St Mark’s Square. There’s a lot to see both in the square and the wider area.
San Marco stretches from south side of the Rialto Bridge in one direction, to the Accademia bridge and Piazzetta San Marco in the other. The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore (a short vaporetto ride from St Mark’s is also in this area but is listed seperately under Islands). The highlight of the area is undoubtedly St Mark’s Square with the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and more besides (see St Mark’s Square page).
Movies
San Marco has been the location for scenes from many movies from James Bond’s From Russia With Love, Moonraker and Casino Royale (with Daniel Craig) to The Tourist (Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie), Dangerous Beauty, The Wings of The Dove, Italian Job (re-make) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade amongst others.
Main Attractions in San Marco
St Mark’s Square
What to see in St Mark’s Square, Venice – the most famous square in the world
Bridge of Sighs
The view from the Bridge of Sighs was the last view of Venice that convicts saw before their imprisonment.
Fortuny Palace
The museum presents paintings, fabrics and more by Mariano Fortuny (1871–1949)
La Fenice
A famous and beautiful Italian opera house where major composers premiered their works
San Salvador Church
Titian’s Annunciation and other works of art in this 16th Century church
Santo Stefano Church
13th century church with Tintoretto’s Last Supper and other works of art
Music Museum
An exhibition for lovers of stringed instruments (mainly violins) from 1670 onwards
Palace Gardens
The Giardini Reale also known as the Royal or Palace Garden, somewher eto rest your legs!
Palazzo Grassi
An art center in Venice hosting major contemporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
Palazzo Contarini
Best known for its external multi-arch spiral staircase known as the Scala Contarini del Bovolo
San Moise Church
Dating from the 1600’s the church holds art from Meyring to Tintoretto
Harry’s Bar
Home of the Bellini and is also famous for its dry martini and famous people
SAN MARCO ACCOMMODATION MAP
SAN MARCO ATTRACTIONS MAP
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Venice Tours & Activities
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour
Venice: Highlights Tour, St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace
Venice: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs Guided Tour
Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Tour
Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Tour with Gondola Ride
Venice: Private Bridge of Sighs Gondola Ride
St. Mark’s Basilica After Hours: 1.5-Hour Tour
Secret Itineraries of Doge’s Palace VIP Tour
Venice: Dinner & Concert
Venice: Photoshoot at Piazza San Marco
Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Private Tour
