The seat of the old Venetian republic, with vast painted council halls, prison cells and the Bridge of Sighs. Open every day.
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Marittima cruise terminals (old city, ships up to 25,000 GT) | 20 min | taxi or public transport |
| San Basilio terminal (old city, small ships) | 29 min | walk |
| Porto Marghera, Lombardia and Liguria quays (larger ships) | 41 min | taxi or public transport |
| Fusina cruise terminal (mainland, ships up to 250 m) | 36 min | taxi or public transport |
| Chioggia, Isola dei Saloni | 103 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
A church covered inside with golden mosaics, built to hold the relics of St Mark. Sunday and holiday mornings are kept for worship, so visits start in the early afternoon on those days; book a time slot to skip most of the queue.
A lift takes you to the top of the square's bell tower for views over the roofs and the lagoon. Queues can be long in summer.
The city's great square, framed by arcades, the basilica and the bell tower. Come early to see it before the crowds build.