San Marco, Venice

Name: San Marco
Address: Venice, Italy

#378 among attractions in Venice

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San Marco is one of the six sestieri of Venice, lying in the heart of the city as the main place of Venice. San Marco also includes the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Although the district includes Saint Mark's Square, that was never administered as part of the sestiere. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°26'2"N, 12°19'59"E

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San Marco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Contarini Fasan, Palazzo Bellavite, Palazzo D'Anna Viaro Martinengo Volpi di Misurata, Scala Contarini del Bovolo.

~840 ftS
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Contarini Fasan, Venice
5 min walk • Nestled along the picturesque Grand Canal in the heart of Venice, the Palazzo Contarini Fasan stands as an exquisite example of Venetian Gothic architecture. This historic palace, with its ornate façade and arched windows, is a testament to the grandeur of Venice's...
~580 ftSW
Palace, Baroque architecture, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Bellavite, Venice
3 min walk • Nestled within the labyrinth of waterways and historic architecture that defines Venice, Italy, Palazzo Bellavite stands as a testament to the city's enduring charm and its storied past. This Venetian palace, with its elegant façade and grandiose interior, captures...
~730 ftN
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo D'Anna Viaro Martinengo Volpi di Misurata, Venice
4 min walk • Nestled within the romantic canals and historical grandeur of Venice, Italy, stands the remarkable Palazzo D'Anna Viaro Martinengo Volpi di Misurata. This Venetian palace, a testament to the city’s rich architectural heritage, is situated in the sestiere of San Marco...
~480 ftNE
15th-century palace and spiral staircase
Scala Contarini del Bovolo, Venice
3 min walk • Nestled in the labyrinthine heart of Venice, not far from the bustling Rialto Bridge, stands the Scala Contarini del Bovolo – a spectacular example of Venetian architecture that combines the grandeur of a palace with the whimsy of a fairytale.
~230 ftSE
Grand opera house rebuilt after a fire
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
2 min walk • Teatro La Fenice, nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy, stands as an emblem of the city's rich operatic heritage. This illustrious theatre, whose name translates to "The Phoenix," is a testament to its storied past, having risen from the ashes of multiple fires since...
~800 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Mauro Codussi
Palazzo Corner Spinelli, Venice
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Venice, the Palazzo Corner Spinelli is a stunning example of Renaissance architecture that captures the essence of the city's rich cultural heritage. This resplendent palace, located on the Grand Canal, is a sight to behold for any tourist with...
~740 ftSW
Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Morosini Gatterburg, Venice
4 min walk • The Palazzo Morosini Gatterburg, also referred to as the Palazzo Morosini at Santo Stefano, is a 17th-century palace facing the Campo Santo Stefano in the sestiere of San Marco, Venice, Italy.
~830 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Ferro Fini, Venice
5 min walk • The Palazzo Ferro Fini is a historical building in Venice, Italy. It was originally two buildings, the Palazzo Morosini Ferro and the Palazzo Flangini Fini, which were combined into one in the 1860s to create the luxury Hotel New York.
~510 ftW
Gothic church with Renaissance art
Santo Stefano, Venice
3 min walk • The Chiesa di Santo Stefano is a large Roman Catholic church at the northern end of the Campo Santo Stefano in the sestiere of San Marco, Venice, Italy.
~770 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Grimani di San Luca, Venice
4 min walk • The Palazzo Grimani di San Luca is a Renaissance-style palace, located between the Palazzo Corner Valmarana and the Rio di San Luca and the flanking Palazzo Corner Contarini dei Cavalli on the Grand Canal in the sestiere of San Marco of the city of Venice, Italy.
~500 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Molin del Cuoridoro, Venice
3 min walk • Palazzo Molin del Cuoridoro is a 15th-century listed building in the San Marco district of Venice, Italy. The palace was built in a traditional Venetian Gothic style, which was popular from the 14th and well into the 15th century and is currently being converted into 18 apartments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Marco?

Nearby attractions include Teatro La Fenice, Venice (2 min walk), Oratorio di Sant'Angelo degli Zoppi, Venice (2 min walk), San Fantin, Venice (2 min walk), Bugno Art Gallery, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to San Marco by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Marco:

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: 1, A (5 min walk)
Giglio • Lines: 1, A (5 min walk)

Bus

Venezia B1 • Lines: 10, 19, 72 (19 min walk)
Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (19 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (19 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (20 min walk)
Piazzale Roma (21 min walk)