The most famous sestiere (district) in Venice has one
of the world's most famous squares, St. Mark's (Piazza
San Marco). Anchored on one end by the basilica,
clustered around it are restaurants, museums, shops,
orchestras playing in the square, pigeons, the grand
pink Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the soaring
campanile bell tower, an astrological clock tower,
plus gorgeous cafes and restaurants like Florian and
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Quadri. Piazza San Marco is beloved by Venetians
themselves. They book a table anytime, which offers a
buffer from the fray. This grand outdoor drawing room
attracts Venetians for a stroll too, especially late
in the afternoon when the hoards of daytrippers thin
out. It's simply a grand place to meet.
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