Piazza San Marco
piazza San Marco · 베네치아
square in Venice, Italy
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:07
Welcome to Piazza San Marco, the heart and soul of Venice. Napoleon Bonaparte famously described this magnificent space as the 'most beautiful drawing room in the world,' a metaphor that perfectly captures its grandeur and its…
Listen in the app2The Piazzetta and the Columns of San Marco and San Teodoro1:50
Our journey begins at the 'Pee-at-zet-tah,' the small square that serves as the ceremonial entrance to Venice from the lagoon. For centuries, this was the first thing visitors saw when they stepped off their ships. …
Listen in the app3The Basilica di San Marco — The Golden Basilica1:55
Gaze upon the facade of the Basilica di San Marco, one of the most extraordinary examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture in the world. Completed in its current form in the 11th century, it served as the private chapel of the…
Listen in the app4The Campanile — The Tallest Structure in Venice1:42
Standing separate from the Basilica is the Campanile, the great bell tower of St. Mark's. …
Listen in the app5The Doge’s Palace — The Center of Power1:43
The 'Pa-lat-zo Du-ka-le' or Doge's Palace is perhaps the most impressive secular building in Italy. This was the residence of the Doge—the elected head of the Republic—as well as the seat of the government and the courts of…
Listen in the app6The Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons1:39
Connecting the Doge's Palace to the New Prisons is the 'Pon-te dei Sos-pee-ree' or Bridge of Sighs. This enclosed limestone bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Venice, but its history is far from romantic. …
Listen in the app7The Clock Tower and the Procuratie1:46
Finally, we turn our attention to the north and south sides of the square, defined by the long, arcaded buildings known as the 'Pro-ku-ra-t-ye.' These were the offices and residences of the Procurators of St. Mark, the…
Listen in the app8Piazza San Marco1:36
As our tour of Piazza San Marco comes to an end, take one last look around this extraordinary space. Whether it is flooded with 'Ak-wah Al-tah,' glowing under the moonlight as the crowds thin out, or bustling with the energy of…
Listen in the app9Closing1:36
As our tour of Piazza San Marco comes to an end, take one last look around this extraordinary space. Whether it is flooded with 'Ak-wah Al-tah,' glowing under the moonlight as the crowds thin out, or bustling with the energy of…
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What is Piazza San Marco?
Piazza San Marco is a place in 베네치아 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 베네치아 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 15 min 54 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4340, 12.3380 |
| Last updated |
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