Standing in the center of St. Mark’s Square, you will be surrounded on all sides by ornate palaces and other magnificent relics of the once powerful and wealthy Republic of Venice. On a tour of the Palazzo Ducale, or Doge’s Palace, peruse a prodigious collection of breathtaking artworks by Venetian masters, climb the Golden Staircase, and marvel at the famous Bridge of Sighs that connects the palace to the former prison. Then explore St. Mark’s Basilica, the crown jewel of the Piazzo San Marco with its five domes and its foundations dating to the 9th century. Step inside to admire the elaborate marble-tiled flooring and the glittering gold mosaics. Return on a relaxing boat ride back through the historic canals of this picturesque floating city.
For the quintessential Venice experience, explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in St. Mark’s Square, one of the most famous plazas in the world.