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Piazza San Marco, the historic square that is home to the glorious Basilica San Marco and Palazzo Ducale, is the center of activity for art, commerce, and cultural tourism, and has thus shaped the incredibly rich neighborhood of San Marco.
At night, the crème de la crème of Venice dress to the nines and splurge at the swanky restaurants, landmark bars and lounges, and refined entertainment venues like Teatro La Fenice.
Although there are a few down-to-earth locales scattered between Campo San Bartolomeo and Campo San Luca, the overall vibe of San Marco’s social scene is one of civilized sophistication centered on the gorgeous setting and romantic atmosphere of the moonlit piazza.
By day, San Marco is the elite shopper’s paradise, with winding streets full of boutique windows and their dazzling displays of both traditional finery and contemporary designer labels.
A radical makeover occurs during Carnevale, however, when the peaceful square turns into a mecca for costume-clad revelers and thousands of tourists.
20s / 30s / 40s / Affluent / Ambient / DJ
Party Earth Review Located in a beautifully restored sixteenth-century palazzo, the spacious interior that once housed Cinema Centrale was transformed in 2005 into one of Venice’s most lavish restaurants ... more
S.Marco, 1659/b
30124 Venice
30s / 40s / Affluent / Cocktail Bar
Party Earth Review The most renowned bar and restaurant in Venice, Harry’s Bar was founded in 1930 by the Cipriani family and still occupies the same small space where a cultured clientele drinks martinis ... more
San Marco 1323, Calle Vallaresso
30124 Venice
Affluent / All Ages / Cafés
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 ... more
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venice