St. Mark's Square intellectual tour and relaxation

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St. Mark's Square is a rectangular square surrounded by buildings such as the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, and St. Mark's Bell Tower. It is a world-renowned landmark, and the square is surrounded by magnificent and exquisite buildings from the Renaissance.

St. Mark's Basilica has a huge dome and Gothic spires. There are many exquisite carvings and gorgeous mosaics inside and outside the church. It is free to visit. You have to pay to climb the towering St. Mark's Bell Tower, but the view of the city and sea of ​​Venice is worth it. As for the magnificent Doge's Palace, it is a story of beauty and sorrow...

The Bridge of Sighs is a Baroque-style stone bridge on the side of the Doge's Palace. The bridge is a sealed arch bridge with only two small windows through which one can glimpse the light outside. Since the two ends of the Bridge of Sighs connect the court and the prison, when death row prisoners pass through the bridge, it is often the moment before their execution, and the bridge is named the Bridge of Sighs because they sigh for the impending end of their lives.

Next to the square is the famous internet-famous coffee shop - Flora and Oil Painting; I only bought iced coffee to drink while standing and sat on the "free" steps of the square to listen to the live performances of the two cafes competing with each other, watched the pigeons flying in front of the church, and watched the fiery sunset. Life can be so simple.

Post by 愛流浪的Mimi | Mar 31, 2025