St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)

St. Mark’s Square, often referred to as ‘the drawing room of Europe,’ is the geographic and cultural heart of Venice. Dominated by St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace at one end, the square features the towering campanile and the Procuratie palaces’ colonnaded arcade lining three sides. This elegant piazza, steeped in history, invites visitors to soak in its Renaissance splendor. One can experience the ambiance from one of the many coveted café tables scattered throughout the square.