The Museo Correr occupies the long, arcaded buildings that close the western end of Piazza San Marco, facing the Basilica. This grand structure includes both the sixteenth-century Procuratie Nuove and the nineteenth-century Napoleonic…
San Marco Landmark Walk
We will walk through the political and religious epicenter of the historic Venetian Republic, taking in its grand square, golden basilica, and scenic lagoon waterfront. This short loop captures the imperial wealth, maritime power, and architectural wonders of Venice's golden era.
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1. Correr Museum
2. Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco is the only square in Venice to bear the title of piazza, distinguished from all others in the city, which are called campi. It stretches out as a vast, paved rectangle of stone, anchored by the Byzantine domes of the…
3. Torre dell'Orologio
The Torre dell'Orologio stands on the northern side of Piazza San Marco, identifiable by the large blue-and-gold astronomical clock face on its facade and the two dark bronze figures perched on a terrace at the very top. Built between…
4. Saint Mark's Basilica
Saint Mark's Basilica is identified by its five grand domes and a glittering façade that rises above the eastern end of the square. Known as the Church of Gold, this structure holds the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist, the patron saint…
5. St Mark's Campanile
St Mark's Campanile is a square brick tower measuring nearly one hundred meters in height, located in the center of St Mark's Square. Locals call it "el paròn de casa," the master of the house, because of its scale relative to the…
6. Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace is recognizable by its Venetian Gothic design, characterized by two levels of airy, open arcades topped by a solid upper wall of white and pink Verona marble. This building served as the seat of government, the…
7. Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs is an enclosed, white Istrian stone passage that spans the narrow Rio di Palazzo, connecting the Doge’s Palace to the historic New Prisons. Built between sixteen hundred and sixteen hundred and three by the architect…
8. Riva degli Schiavoni
The Riva degli Schiavoni is a wide, stone-paved waterfront that stretches along the San Marco Basin, distinguishable by its open view across the water toward the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Built as early as the ninth century by…