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Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco Venice Italy 45.433982 12.338333
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Landmark / Shopping Area / Square

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: The most heavily trafficked tourist area in Venice – and hub of the delightful winter Carnevale scene – the beautiful Piazza San Marco is an historic square featuring everything from high-end boutique shopping and art to upscale restaurants and bars. Although the square is filled with vacationers snapping pictures during the day, the scene calms down significantly by 10pm, when mellow groups tend to gather to share the magnificent scene and a bottle of wine before moving on to the bars and clubs. The nighttime atmosphere in the vast piazza is quite special, as the impressive buildings loom rather mysteriously in the gloom, and the sounds of symphony orchestras compete with the gentle lapping of the water on the embankment. Every detail seems to combine to create the perfect destination for an intimate moonlit stroll, a nighttime photo shoot, a drink at one of the historic upscale cafés, or a laid-back evening of people-watching. The sheer romance of the piazza has inspired many a lover, so visitors shouldn't be surprised to find couples dancing in the dark.

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Neighborhood:

San Marco

Address:

Piazza San Marco
30124 Venice
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Hours:

24/7

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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Piazza San Marco Review

Tip from Emma:

“Piazza San Marco turns into an open-air festival during the winter Carnevale. With its live dance and musical performances, an endless supply of warm mulled wine and sweet Venetian donuts, and thousands of costumed partiers, very little can top this genuine Venetian experience.”

The Scene

The most heavily trafficked tourist area in Venice – and hub of the delightful winter Carnevale scene – the beautiful Piazza San Marco is an historic square featuring everything from high-end boutique shopping and art to...

San Marco, Venice – The most heavily trafficked tourist area in Venice – and hub of the delightful winter Carnevale scene – the beautiful Piazza San Marco is an historic square featuring everything from high-end boutique shopping and art to upscale restaurants and bars.

Although the square is filled with vacationers snapping pictures during the day, the scene calms down significantly by 10pm, when mellow groups tend to gather to share the magnificent scene and a bottle of wine before moving on to the bars and clubs.

The nighttime atmosphere in the vast piazza is quite special, as the impressive buildings loom rather mysteriously in the gloom,... read more →

Crowd

Affluent, stylish types looking for a romantic scene, and music-loving travelers and hippies, all ages.

Entertainment/Music

There are usually two or three orchestras playing simultaneously outside the various cafés and restaurants. Staged festival music during major Italian holidays.

Food/Miscellaneous

The eateries around the square tend to have limited but expensive menus.

Prices

Prices are inflated in this tourist-heavy area.

Dress

Anything goes.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Any night after 10pm.

Close By

Iconic establishments Caffè Florian and Caffè Quadri are located on opposite sides of the square and offer expensive fare served in beautiful 15th- and 16th-century surroundings.

Tags:

AffluentAll AgesAnything goesCafesClassicalCouplesDancingDate PlaceExpensiveGood for GroupsGroupsHippiesHistoricLaid backLive BandLive EntertainmentLive MusicMusic LoversMusiciansPerformanceRestaurantsRomanticShoppingStylishTouristsUpscale

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