St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square is more than just a large open space. On one end is Saint Mark's Basilica and Campanile (bell tower); on the other is the Museum Correr. In between these two magnificent buildings are shops, cafes and live music. It is a great place for people watching and listening to live music.
The winged lion is the symbol for St. Mark
This photo is from the top of the Campanile. John and Darrell took the elevator to the top. They were smart and came down before the bells rang. From this view you can see the cafes. There is live music at all of them during the day and evening. There is a hefty cover charge, so be prepared to splurge if you want a seat. You can stand and listen for free.
St. Mark's Basilica was under renovation while we were there and covered with scaffolding. We had a guided tour on our 2nd day in Venice. The mosaics are intricate and beautiful.
In the words of our guide, "It took 50 years to build Saint Mark's and 500 years to decorate it!"
We went back to the Square after dinner to walk around. There were a lot of people eating, drinking and listening to the music. What a party!
There was even dancing. It is a wonderful way to spend a warm evening.
We experienced a very mild occurrance of Acqua Alta on our second day. Tables were set up so that people could enter the Basilica without getting wet.
We made the decision to have a light, sit-down lunch at one of the cafes after visiting the museum. You have to pay a little extra but, for us, it was well worth the price. I mean, how often do you get the chance?
The Correr Muesum
We spent our first afternoon in Venice wandering the Correr Museum. It is filled with treasures from Venice's past. The chandeliers of Murano glass were incredible. Mary became fixated on taking pictures of them.
