Piazza San Marco Piazza San Marco was the heart of Venice during the days of the seafaring republic. The square within Venice houses most of the city's major attractions. St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are located within the square. In great part to the work of Napoleon, the square was unified architecturally, and the Fabbrica Nuova was added, bridging the Old and New Procuratie together. The plaza boasts a little of everything staring from palaces, Sansovino's Library, elegant shops, and colonnades.

Lido The Lido is one of the most popular beachfronts of Venice. Complete with fashionable beachfront resort, deluxe hotels and the Casino Municipale, this area receives a great number of visitors. So, while in Venice kick off your shoes and enjoy the texture of the Lido sand.