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Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale, built in 1340 (and extended later). -
Palazzo Ducale
Unfortunately, the palace was closed. Not enough tourists? -
Basilica di San Marco
A detail on the southern facade of the Basilica -
Piazzetta di San Marco
The Piazzetta between the Doge's Palace and Jacopo Sansovino's Biblioteca with the two columns with Saint Theodore and the winged lion. -
Campanile
Built in the 10th-16th century, and rebuilt in 1902 after the original one collapsed. Originally a watchtower and a "lighthouse". -
Palazzo Ducale
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Piazza San Marco
Piazza in the times of Covid, wonderfully empty. -
Basilica di San Marco
From the 11th century, inspired by Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. -
Scuola Grande di San Marco
More great optical illusions on the facade. -
Procuratie Vecchie
Procurator of Saint Mark was the second most prestigious title (after the Doge). This was their office. -
Procuratie Vecchie
The facade is made of Istrian limestone. -
Campanile di Santo Stefano
Well, that is a very tilted bell tower. -
Piazza San Marco
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Ca d'oro
Ca d'oro or the Golden house. One of the best examples of Venetian Gothic architecture. It used to be gilded, therefore its name.