In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour – Veneto, Italy

EXPERIENCE

Dive into the history of Venice on this walking tour of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark‘s Square) and its surroundings with Context Travel expert Dr Susan Steer, an art historian who specializes in Medieval and Renaissance Venice.

Our walk starts at St. Mark’s Square, “the most beautiful drawing room in the world”, as Napoleon called it, and one of several historically significant landmarks you‘ll visit on this tour. You‘ll gain an understanding of the important role Venice played in merging the Eastern and Western worlds during the Medieval and Renaissance eras. Along the way, Susan Steer will share Venice’s history while providing recommendations, context, and must-sees. You‘ll also discover off the beaten path gems like Giardini Reali Park, where our tour ends.

On this walking tour of Venice, you‘ll:

• Hear about the power and wealth of Venice as a merchant city
• Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
• Learn a bit about the 3000+ year history of the city
• Explore the Doge’s Palace
• Travel through time with a visit to Harry‘s Bar, an old coffee bar and a former haunt for literary greats like Ernest Hemingway
• See the legacy of Italian poets, painters and writers who lived and worked in Venice in monuments and place names
• Observe the ornate arches, stunning buildings, picturesque bridges and windy canals that make Venice the most romantic city in the world, including Bridge of Sighs and Ponte della Paglia
• Discover Byzantine art and its influence on the Western Roman Empire

By the end of this hour-long tour, you‘ll have a deeper appreciation for Venice‘s history.

HIGHLIGHTS

Wade through Venice’s deep history
Hear from producer Context Travel’s expert guide
Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control
Get unlimited use of the tour before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

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