Venice travel
St. Mark Square
This square is one of the most visited places in Venice.
Attractions to see around St. Mark's Square are the St. Mark's Basilica, the Campanile Tower, the Doge's Palace and the Grand Canal.
The Rialto Bridge is a short walk away.
The square was build in the 9th century and was enlarged to its present size in 1177.
It always has been seen as the centre of Venice because all the important offices of the Venetian state were here.
The original Campanile Tower collapsed in 1902 but was rebuild afterwards.
The St Mark Square is not only crowded with tourists but also full with pigeons.
Merchants sell maize for €1 to feed the birds.
The pigeons are tame and sit not only on your hands or arms but even on your hat! (see picture)
other interesting links
Mestre train station
Santa Lucia train station
Rialto Bridge
Scalzi Bridge