Venezia Trip Overview
Explore the incomparable architecture of Venice on a 90-minute, guided walking tour. Discover the city’s main sights, such as the Basilica of San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale, and the Church of Santa Maria Formosa. Stroll through the Mercerie and follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Explore the incomparable architecture of Venice on a 90-minute, guided walking tour. Discover the city’s main sights, such as the Basilica of San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale, and the Church of Santa Maria Formosa. Stroll through the Mercerie and follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
The principal public square of Venice, with the description of the history of the main monuments: St. Mark’s Basilica, The Doge’s Palace, the Campanile, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie.
Pass By: Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, 5263, 30122 Venice Italy
It was erected in 1492 under the design by Renaissance architect Mauro Codussi. It lies on the site of a former church dating from the 7th century, which, according to tradition, was one of the eight founded by San Magno, bishop of Oderzo. The name “formosa” relates to an alleged appearance of the Holy Virgin disguised as a voluptuous woman
Pass By: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy
One of the largest churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. After the 15th century the funeral services of all of Venice’s doges were held here, and twenty-five doges are buried in the church.
Pass By: Casa di Marco Polo, Calle Scaleta, 30121 Venice Italy
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice
Pass By: Merceria, Between Rialto and San Marco, Venice Italy
Commercial lifeline between Rialto and St.Mark’s
