Suggested itineraries
Castello: the magic of Venice’s largest district
Bordering San Marco, lies the largest of Venice's districts: that of Castello. This is where to stroll through peaceful streets lined with 17th century edifices, buildings perhaps lacking the extravagant ornamentation of the more famous Venetian Palazzi, yet equally rich in history. A walk along the Riva degli Schiavoni allows the visitor to admire one of the very first Venetian houses of worship to be built in gothic style: the Church of San...
St Mark’s, the wonder of Venice
For more than fifteen centuries, Piazza S. Marco has been home to some of the world's most stunning works of architecture. It is here, in the smallest district of Venice, that the political and religious life of the city reaches its maximum expression. All of the most important events are celebrated here, including the spectacular carnival of Venice. The Piazza San Marco is closed off on three sides by the Procuratorie, divided in the...
