Venice, Italy

St Mark's Square

St Mark's Square, Venice

The vast ceremonial heart of Venice, enlarged to roughly its present form under Doge Sebastiano Ziani in the 1170s. Framed by the basilica, campanile and arcaded Procuratie, it has hosted the city's processions, markets and politics for centuries.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for St Mark's Square, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 45.43402, 12.33889

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