ANNIVERSARY OF VENICE – WALKING TOUR

Description

Year 2021 is the Anniversary of the foundation of Venice: with this tour the guide will make an introduction relating to the 1600 anniversary of Venice.
Walk outside (without entrances) to the most characteristic and important places in the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will accompany you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the fascinating past of this unique city in the world. An essential tour for understanding Venice !!
Itinerary: St. Mark’s Square – Origins, history and description of the main monuments: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie.
Santa Maria Formosa – History and anecdotes related to this splendid and characteristic field.
Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo – The “Pantheon” of Venice, the great Schools of Charity, the Captains of fortune.
Marco Polo House and Malibran Theatre – Anecdotes and ancient and recent history intersect in this wonderful corner of Venice.
Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, a vital artery connecting Rialto and San Marco and the main street for city shopping.

This tour can be combined with a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and / or the St. Mark’s Basilica.