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San Marco
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San Marco
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What travelers are saying
- Anna BChristchurch, New Zealand593 contributionsI was first in the queue at opening time and got in very quickly and bought a ticket. This place is great. Gorgeous inside and very interesting. Being able to walk through the bridge of sighs and see the prisons was fantastic.Written January 14, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mo B101 contributionsBeautiful building and artwork. The only problem is that they are really stringent about not letting you take photographs! and that your bag must be stored somewhere else (but it's free!). Although there was a fairly lengthy queue, it moved really swiftly, even on a chilly, rainy December day.Written December 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KyblawAyia Napa, Cyprus176 contributionsThis is indeed one of the Landmarks of history and world heritage.
The Basilica Church of St Mark and the Palace of the Doges (Dukes) located in such area are a must for a visit and an unforgettable experienceWritten January 18, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ronald RStromness, UK475 contributionsWe went early in the morning and missed he larger queues you see later in the day. We didn't book as we were told there might be little point if the lifts were out of operation. The tower is only accessed by lifts up and down and cost 10 euros each. There was a little queue which quickly moved and we nipped up in the lift to see over Venice.
In the tower top itself it is pretty busy and the security mesh seemed quite tight and not the easiest to take good photos out off, but it can be done with a little care and patience. The views are quite good and it is a pretty clear morning so the islands view was good as well. We thought it was worth doing for the 10 euros as with the lift there is little effort required so you can walk longer along the canal streets and Campos.Written January 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cloud5Scottish Highlands, UK296 contributionsA must see if you are visiting Venice but be prepared for the crowds on the bridge and surrounding area. keep your belongs close to you as pick pockets target the busy area. The bridge is packed with tourists, in the six days we were in Venice and stayed close to the bridge we never saw it quiet.Written November 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christian MCopenhagen, Denmark6,232 contributionsWe’re lucky enough to be staying in the heart of the Cannaregio district, and we couldn’t be happier to be in such a calm and beautiful area just a 2-kilometer walk from St. Mark’s Square.
The restaurants and bars are cozier and more affordable—we imagine this must be what experiencing Venice in the old days would have felt like.
Both day and night, the neighborhood is a great place to stay and an excellent photo spot.Written October 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Zane D2 contributionsExcellent collection of art work including Picasso, Dali and Jackson Pollock to name but a few
We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the exhibition including a garden of sculptures and statues
Highly recommendWritten January 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ArtsyGalBaltimoreMaryland896 contributionsAfter viewing the large Il Paradiso canvas, I decided to visit the Scoula Grande di San Rocco. There are two floors of Tintoretto's works, ceiling and walls, with room maps for identifying the paintings. For knowledgeable or novice, the scoula offers a fantastic encounter with a Venetian master.Written December 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ksufan88Wichita, KS6,963 contributionsImmediately after we entered this church and paid our admission, there was a stand containing brochures in multiple languages that highlighted the the top 20+ things to see within the church. It was helpful to have it along as we walked around to make sure that we didn’t miss anything. It also gave us the name or artist of each artwork. Several pieces also had signs in both Italian and English with additional information.Written December 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lucian MConstanta, Romania2,644 contributionsWhile we arrived on the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore, we also entered the church of the abbey with the same name. Access for visitors is free.
Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore is owned by the order of Benedictine monks. Its church was built between 1566 and 1610. Reconstruction and development work of the abbey extended in the centuries that followed. There is also a bell tower that I didn't know I could climb in. I missed a beautiful view of the city.
The interior of the church is decorated with paintings by Tintoretto in particular. Interestingly, Benedictine monks kept strict control over how the interior of the church was decorated and did not allow it to be left out of the hands of wealthy families in Venice, as is the case in many of the city's churches. Only two such cases are known here: the chapel to the right of the great altar belongs to the Bollani family, and the altar to the left of the sanctuary belongs to the Morosini family – by the way, one of the most beautiful palaces with a façade on the Grand Canal belongs to this family.Written October 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Christian MCopenhagen, Denmark6,232 contributionsAfter you’ve had your fill of the major sights—St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal—where throngs of tourists and overpriced souvenirs dominate, it’s time to head over to the Dorsoduro district.
Here, the streets are cozier, the crowds thinner, the osterias better, and the prices lower… naturally, as this is where the locals prefer to spend their time.
The only downside is that you might regret not staying here instead. We certainly did, and we’re based in Cannaregio, which isn’t bad at all. But Dorsoduro stands out with its authentic, local vibe.Written October 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RonL40Utica, NY3,717 contributionsOne of the dominant sites on the Venetian skyline, Santa Maria della Salute is a votive church. In 1630, Venice experienced the plague and as a votive offering, this beautiful Baroque church was built (as were several other churches) at the command of city officials. Much of the art in the church honors the saints who were believed to be intercessors against the Black Death. Masterpiece ceiling frescoes by Titian are joined by wonderful paintings by Luca Giordano, Palma Il Giovane, Il Pordenone, Francesco Salviati and Tintoretto. Magnificent exterior and a beautiful interior.Written November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bernburgerin1Heidelberg, Germany268 contributionsThe Bridge of Sighs is beautiful from the outside, but also very nice when you visit the Doge's Palace and walk across it.
An iconic landmark not to be missed - at least from the outside.Written September 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ksufan88Wichita, KS6,963 contributionsThis museum closes at 5pm in the winter season and we arrived shortly before 4pm. We managed to see all 3 floors of the museum in an hour, but we had to rush ourselves through it. The top floor is not decorated as grandly as the lower two floors but the artwork is much better.Written December 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bernburgerin1Heidelberg, Germany268 contributionsWe didn't go up here, but on St Mark's Horses - nice view of the bell and the man who hammers when the clock strikes.
If you are standing in the square or sitting in a cafe, time it so you can hear the bell.Written September 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
