The sole Piazza in the city of Venice- the one at San Marco does not disappoint. The Piazza San Marco has a lot of drama revolving around the place. Loved by all-no matter whether you belong to the elite class or are unfortunately poor. One of the most exciting things you can do while on a vacation to Venice is to halt by the San Marco and Piazza. There are hardly a few attractions in Venice which surprass the Piazza di San Marco. It is one of the spots in Venice that has tourists pouring into it. Just like the Piazza, its surrounding areas are equally impressing as well. Things you can check out include
The beautiful Campanile (Bell Tower) castling over the square.
To the south you can find the Palazzo Ducale and the Piazzetta dei Leoni lies to its other side. Chic stores and luxurious, historic cafes dot the place.
The Palazzo is indeed beautiful. This Doge's palace is an important secular building that a visitor gets to see on his Venice city break. The impressive building has served many purposes including an administrative center, prison, senate house, Hall of justice as well as a public archive. You can get to see how the castle really functioned in the bygone era. The rooms done up with excellent workmanship brim with paintings and weapons. There are numerous prisons as well. And, getting to see the exact place where Casanova was imprisoned and from where he absconded is not something you get to see everyday. Just like the palace, the story taht revolves around it is also simply great.
Tip:
*Get yourself a paper fan in case you feel the inside is very hot
*You can take a look at the largest canvas in the world housed in the enormous council room 'Paradise' here. (Takes about two hours to see)
The Chiesa di San Rocco also popularly known as the Church of St.Roch gets the latter name mainly because it houses the relics of St. Roch (who also was consequently proclaimed the patron of the church). Many of the visitors who have made it to Venice are of the opinion that the Scuola San Rocco was the highlight of their venice holiday, their most favorite memory and it can be yours too! It truly deserves the label "Sistine Chapel of Venice". I would say that it also has a fair advantage over the alternative Sistine chapel in Rome, mainly owing to its serene atmosphere. You can take a look at the charming and well-kept works and paintings of Tintoretto (by themselves, they make your visit worth your time). The wood carvings at the place are equally impressive. You can find them all over the walls and ceilings. Try to fit it in your itinery and you will be glad you did it. You can equip yourself with an audio guide if you want to update yourself or simply just admire the splendor of the artwork at this religious site.