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Things to do in San Marco, Venice
25 places in San Marco from 17 Venice travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
25 places · most mentioned first
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
One of the world's great squares, surrounded by some of Venice's finest architecture; crowded by day and calmest early in the morning.
4:25· the tour guyin 15 vlogsSt. Mark's Basilica
Venice's greatest church, a treasure house of holy relics from the body of St. Mark to a lock of the Virgin Mary's hair.
12:47· grimmlifecollectivein 15 vlogsDoge's Palace
Venetian Gothic masterpiece that was the seat of the Republic's power for centuries, now a museum of Venetian achievement.
Bridge of Sighs
Venice's most famous bridge, an enclosed walkway from the Doge's Palace to the prison, named for the sighs of prisoners at their last view of the city.
14:22· grimmlifecollectivein 11 vlogsSt. Mark's Campanile
The bell tower of St. Mark's Square, facing the Basilica; an elevator to the top gives views over Venice's red-tiled rooftops.
13:22· grimmlifecollectivein 10 vlogsAccademia Bridge
Bridge linking the San Marco district to the Accademia gallery, offering some of the Grand Canal's finest views.
5:23· Epic Explorations TVin 5 vlogsSan Marco
Venice's central district and the starting point of most visits, home to the city's grandest square and monuments.
0:54· Expediain 4 vlogsSt. Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio)
Renaissance clock tower on St. Mark's Square whose display shows changing numerals.
Fondaco dei Tedeschi Rooftop Terrace
Former German merchants' headquarters by the Rialto Bridge, now a luxury department store with a rooftop terrace over the Grand Canal; free with a booked time slot.
Teatro La Fenice
Venice's famed opera house, which has risen from the ashes like its namesake phoenix.
2:08· World Wild Heartsin 3 vlogsColumns of San Marco and San Todaro
Twin columns topped by the winged lion of Venice and St. Theodore, the city's traditional gateway from the water.
2:26· Expediain 3 vlogsPalazzo Contarini del Bovolo
14th-century Contarini family palace known for its spiral 'bovolo' staircase, added later so the palace would stand out among the narrow alleys.
Caffè Florian
One of Venice's most historic cafes, dating from 1720, with views of St. Mark's Square and the Basilica and a live orchestra.
4:44· the tour guyin 2 vlogsSuso
A popular gelateria regarded as one of the best gelato spots in Venice.
11:04· Jan and Annin 2 vlogs
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11 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Palazzo Grassi
Grand Canal palazzo with a bold restoration and contemporary artworks, blending Venice's past with the new.
4:12· Expedia1 vlogPalazzo Barbaro
Grand Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, built by one of Venice's wealthy families.
1:40· Hungry Passport1 vlogPortrait of the Four Tetrarchs
Porphyry sculpture from around 300 AD on St. Mark's Basilica, taken from Constantinople by the Venetians in the 13th century.
2:18· Hungry Passport1 vlogEnoteca Osteria San Marco
A reliable wine bar and restaurant near St. Mark's serving Venetian comfort food.
17:40· the tour guy1 vlogRoyal Gardens (Giardini Reali)
A peaceful green space with ancient trees, flowerbeds and a view of the Venetian lagoon.
St. Mark's Museum (Museo di San Marco)
Museum inside St. Mark's Basilica holding the original bronze horses, with access to terraces overlooking St. Mark's Square.
Harry's Bar
A classic, understated Venetian bar where the Bellini of peach juice and Prosecco was invented.
5:07· BBC1 vlogMercerie
Venice's historic main commercial street, running from the clock tower's archway towards the Rialto.
Correr Museum
Civic museum at the far end of Piazza San Marco, opposite the basilica.
Pasticceria Marchini Time
A charming local pastry café a short walk from St. Mark's Square, serving Venetian pastries and excellent coffee.
3:41· Exotic Vacation1 vlogColumn of Grace
A column at the corner of the Doge's Palace tied to a local legend: condemned prisoners could win freedom by circling it while hugging it without falling.
