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...]