Piazza San Marco
Plaza · San Marco ·
Iconic piazza with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & live music
Iconic piazza with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & live music
"A bustling central square that attracts large crowds but remains manageable for solo travelers, offering iconic sights and the chance to navigate major attractions independently." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"In the delightful historic centre, this 16C palace houses the Civic Museum with exhibits relating to the island’s culture; on the ground floor, the Lumbarda Psephisma describes the city’s Greek foundation in the 4C BC, alongside a shorter inscription recording an earlier contract between the Issa colony and the island’s Illyrian chiefs." - La Guida Michelin
"In this stately square, the Croatian Government, Parliament and Constitutional Court share the stage with the splendid Church of St Mark’s, the Upper Town’s jewel in its crown." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri
"Giuseppe Calliandro, who owns Antica Sacrestia, a restaurant five minutes’ walk from Piazza San Marco. 'They left me with a profound sense of sadness and desolation.'"
"The city's principal public square that is often packed with cruise passengers and day‑trippers; those looking for a more intimate experience are advised to steer clear during peak in‑port times and instead seek lesser‑traveled corners." - Peter Schlesinger Peter Schlesinger Peter Schlesinger is a writer, editor, and digital content specialist who is passionate about travel and cross-cultural experiences. He is the associate director of digital content at Indagare and a former editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines