# St Mark's Square

Venice, Italy

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.

## Roots Earth

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.

Coordinates: 45.43402, 12.33889

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