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Places to see in San Marco

April 12, 2012 by
St Mark's Basilica, Venice

What to See in Venice:  San Marco Sights and Attractions: As the centre of politics and the judiciary, San Marco is where the powerhouses of Venice are located. The Palazzo Ducale and Basilica di San Marco are on Piazza San Marcoand within the square itself are the most important and recognizable symbols of Venice. The attractions below are those that are on or near Piazza San Marco and the other San Marco attractions, off the square, are on the next page. Saint Mark's Basilica The … [Read more...]

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Venice – Piazza San Marco

May 11, 2009 by

A Piazza full of history: Piazza San Marco is usually the starting point of any sightseeing tour of Venice. There's a lot to see here and within this Piazza are some of the greatest historic landmarks of Venice. At the eastern end are two of Venice's most important landmarks - the Basilica San Marco which reflects the city's Byzantine connection and next door to it is the Doge's Palace, once the seat of power and home to its rulers. Some other important landmarks around Piazza San Marco … [Read more...]

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