Ancient Traditions of Venice

Piazza San Marco: origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa square: history and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo: the "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune. Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre. Anecdotes, past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco square through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping. Continue to the gondola station for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.