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Historically, one’s arrival by boat to the Piazza San Marco offered an instant taste of the wealth and power of Venice. The piazza remains a stunning sight, and St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Ducale are truly awesome. St. Mark is actually buried in a tomb in front of the Basilica. Inside, gold leaf, jewels, and art from throughout the ages adorn this magnificent structure. Also fascinating is the Doge’s Palace, which represents a unique juxtaposition of palace and prison. It’s no surprise that San Marco is flooded with tourists for most of the year. July and August can be downright mobbed, especially in and around the piazza.
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