Visit St. Mark’s Basilica and the Campanile
At the heart of Venice, St.
Mark’s Basilica dazzles with shimmering Byzantine mosaics, marble inlays, and centuries of devotion.
Next door, the brick‑red Campanile lifts you high above the city for a calm, breathtaking panorama over rooftops, domes, and the lagoon..
St. Mark’s Basilica & Bell Tower Visiting timetable
Open daily with seasonal variations; special areas (Pala d’Oro, museum/loggia) and the Campanile have separate tickets and last‑entry times.
St. Mark’s Basilica & Bell Tower Closing Days
Major holidays, liturgical events, bad weather, or maintenance may affect opening; check official notices.
Where is Located
Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
How to get to St. Mark’s
Piazza San Marco is reachable by vaporetto, water taxi, or on foot from central Venice. The nearest stops are San Marco (Vallaresso/Salute) and San Zaccaria.
By Train
From Venezia Santa Lucia station, take vaporetto line 1 or 2 to San Marco/Vallaresso or San Zaccaria; or enjoy a 30–40 minute scenic walk.
By Car
Venice is car‑free. Park at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, then take a vaporetto to San Marco or walk across the bridges.
By Bus
From Mestre or the mainland, buses arrive at Piazzale Roma. Continue by vaporetto line 1/2 to San Marco or walk.
On Foot
From Rialto, follow signs to ‘San Marco’ (about 10–15 minutes). From Accademia or the Salute area, cross bridges and keep to the signed pedestrian routes.
Why visit St. Mark’s
A glittering basilica of gold mosaics, a soaring bell tower with serene views, and Venice’s most storied square.
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St. Mark’s Basilica & Bell Tower
St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)
Enter a luminous world of Byzantine mosaics, marble pavements, and centuries of Venetian devotion — the spiritual heart of the Serenissima.
Campanile di San Marco (Bell Tower)
Ride the elevator to calm, panoramic views over domes, rooftops, and watery horizons — Venice at eye level with the sky.
Piazza San Marco
Pause under elegant porticoes, listen to café music, and take in the basilica’s façade and the Doge’s Palace — Venice’s grand stage.
St. Mark’s at a glance
Quick answers to plan a smooth cathedral and bell‑tower visit.
Book your St. Mark’s visit
Priority basilica access and Campanile elevator tickets.
Combine St. Mark’s with Doge’s Palace for a complete story of Venice.
