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San Marco District of Venice

Venice Italy Tourist Information and Vacation Guide
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The San Marco District of Venice Italy is one of Venice's six Sestiere (districts) and is the tourism epicentre of the city. It is very easy to find thanks to the tall Bell Tower (Campanile) that is located in St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco).  Although hotel accommodation is plentiful in this popular area of Venice, it must be booked well in advance.

Top tourist attractions and landmarks in the San Marco District include the following:

  1. Palazzo Ducale (palace)
  2. Piazza San Marco (square)
  3. Piazzetta San Marco (square)
  4. Procuratie Vecchie (building)
  5. San Marco Basilica (church)
  6. Scala dei Giganati (staircase)
San Marco District of Venice Italy
San Marco District of Venice Italy