Busy Piazza San Marco, Venice
Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark's Square) shot from the viewing balcony on Saint Mark's Basilica. On the far left is the Venetian Lagoon with Saint Theodore's column. The Biblioteca is center left and the base of the impressive Campanile on the right.
Piazza San Marco 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 (free standing bell tower, the long line for which is in view on the left), St. Mark's Basilica with its stunning Horses of Saint Mark (and don't miss the balcony, from which this photo was taken), and the Doge's Palace. I recommend you see them in that order, too. You can also see the Biblioteca, the Clocktower and arcades (out of view to the right), 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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Busy Piazza San Marco, Venice
Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark's Square) shot from the viewing balcony on Saint Mark's Basilica. On the far left is the Venetian Lagoon with Saint Theodore's column. The Biblioteca is center left and the base of the impressive Campanile on the right.
Piazza San Marco 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 (free standing bell tower, the long line for which is in view on the left), St. Mark's Basilica with its stunning Horses of Saint Mark (and don't miss the balcony, from which this photo was taken), and the Doge's Palace. I recommend you see them in that order, too. You can also see the Biblioteca, the Clocktower and arcades (out of view to the right), 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 Admin Award and Hall of Fame
- Super~Six Super Star Academy
- DSLR Autofocus Hall of Fame and Ultimate Award
- The Galaxy Top Awarders Hall of Fame
- Nice As It Gets End of Journey Showcase & Appreciation Seal