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It’s a nice central location that is architecturally pretty nice; thus it is good for photos. On the flipside there really isn’t that much to see here and be careful of the hidden costs as some of the other posters have noted. So called “people watching” is actually “tourist watching” since that’s what 99% of the people are. The flying... more

I think the best thing about Piazza San Marco is the fact that every way you turn, there is a historical attraction. People like to compare Venice to Disneyland, and I never understood it until I got here. Long lines, food everywhere, birds flocking to the children who feed them corn from the palms of their hands (and by children,... more

Great to sit and have a drink and watch the world go by - but very very expensive - watch for the hidden charges ie listerning to the band!!! more

I went to Venice in November 2006 and San Marco's square is beautiful and the pigeons are an added bonus. Sharp claws but fun. The only problem is the cafes situated at the side, nice drinks but and added charge for listening to the music even if they have stopped playing! more

Great views all around you in the Square. I was there in Sept., 2006. Watch out for when it floods (all but the very center) so plan your shoe wearing accordingly. There will be a makeshift "bridge" for walking across the Square but it will be very crowded and I gave up fighting it and walked in the water with... more

If you want to go the full nine for your proposal - plan a trip to Venice, and pop the question on an evening stroll through St. Mark's Square - there will be no way she could say no! My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon in Paris and Italy - one of the most memorable moments was... more

This place is great - surrounded by canals and grand buildings - doges palace, the bell tower, st marks basilicia, etc. Pigeons are a pain but you can't not visit the square. more

Like any main attraction around the world this one should not be missed also. You will find lots of pigeons but you do not have to feed them and they are avoidable if you wish.... just watch where you are walking. Once at the square you are able to find your way around the canals and alleys much more easily.... more