Also known as Piazza San Marco, St Mark’s Square is the only true piazza in Venice. All of the other open spaces are referred to as campi, except Piazzetta San Marco and Piazzale Roma.
St. Mark’s Square is the primary gathering place in Venice, Italy. It is also famously called Piazza San Marco in Italian. The Square takes its name from the popular cathedral that stands out in the square - St. Mark’s Basilica
Picking the best time for a visit requires a decision about what’s most important to you. If nice weather is your priority, then arrive in the spring. If swarms of people bother you, arrive in autumn. Bring a wide variety of clothing because the weather can vary significantly throughout the day during the fall. Summer brings oppressive heat, inflated prices, and crowds.
From Santa Lucia Railway Station, the best way to get to the square is by Water Bus. You can take either Line 1 or 2. Line 1 takes about 45 minutes and 15 stops to reach. Water buses arrive about 5 times an hour. Line 2 takes 30 minutes and includes 5 stops. Make sure the Line 2 water bus is headed down the Grand Canal by asking the pilot. Another option is walking from the train station to St. Mark’s Square. It takes over an hour; but, it provides a great first impression of Venice, assuming you are not burdened with excess luggage.
St Mark’s Square is a public square with no set opening hours. Nonetheless, the cafes, restaurants, and shops situated in and around the square have their own schedules. On the other hand, St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace operate on specific hours that are subject to change depending on the season.
On a budget? Don’t sweat it! You can save a substantial chunk of change by skipping a trip to the top of St. Mark’s Campanile. Yes, the view is quite nice. But, if you plan to enter the Basilica, you can get some of the best views at no additional charge. Once inside, just head upstairs and exit through the wooden door for a beautiful rooftop vista!
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