Piazza San Marco from the Grand Canal, Venice
Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square) is so well known, you can either say too much or too little about it, but there is a reason why it is THE tourist draw in Venice, above all others. Here you can find all things Venice in one stop, which is precisely why it is so crazy crowded from about 11:00 am to late afternoon.
In other words, get there early! Beat the other tourists to the Campanile (bell tower), St. Mark's Basilica with its stunning Horses of St Mark, and the Doge's Palace (at left in the photo). I recommend you see them in that order, too. You can also see the Biblioteca (centered), the Clocktower and arcades, take photos of the Bridge of Sighs, shop and eat off square, and when you are ready take a gondola ride from the docks.
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Piazza San Marco from the Grand Canal, Venice
Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square) is so well known, you can either say too much or too little about it, but there is a reason why it is THE tourist draw in Venice, above all others. Here you can find all things Venice in one stop, which is precisely why it is so crazy crowded from about 11:00 am to late afternoon.
In other words, get there early! Beat the other tourists to the Campanile (bell tower), St. Mark's Basilica with its stunning Horses of St Mark, and the Doge's Palace (at left in the photo). I recommend you see them in that order, too. You can also see the Biblioteca (centered), the Clocktower and arcades, take photos of the Bridge of Sighs, shop and eat off square, and when you are ready take a gondola ride from the docks.
*Press L for best viewing.
Link to ~My best photos~
*** All my photos are © All Rights Reserved. ***
This photo:
- The Galaxy Stars Hall of Fame and Admin Award
- DSLR Autofocus Hall of Fame and Ultimate Award
- *WOW* Level 2 Hall of Fame and Top of the Tops Gallery
- Nice As It Gets End of Journey Showcase & Appreciation Seal
- DSLR Autofocus Grandmaster of Photogaphy
- *WOW* Level 3 Hall of Fame and Showcase Gallery