Best Venice-San Marco holiday apartments

Unique Vacation Rentals in San Marco

One of the most picturesque urban areas in the world, San Marco is one of the six ‘sestieri’ of Venice. San Marco is home to some of Italy’s finest galleries, museums and historical sights. Also located within the boundaries of San Marco are St. Mark’s Square and the beautiful island of San Giorgio Maggiore. A trip to this stunning part of Italy promises centuries of history and tradition to explore. With vacation rentals from 9flats.com you can explore San Marco through the eyes of the locals.

Among the must-see sights in the area are Saint Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Palazzo Dandolo. A great place to start your sight-seeing is in the Piazza San Marco. This beautiful square is always a hub of tourist activity. The Piazza is dominated by the western facade of Saint Mark’s Basili-ca and its stunning carvings and sculptures. A clock tower in the square that dates back to the 5th century leads people through an archway and into the Merceria – Venice’s main street. A short walk from there provides access to the boutiques and stores of the city in the Rialto area. Vacation rentals from 9flats.com give you the chance to travel through Venice in style, comfort and for a fair price.

Vacation Rentals for All Types

When you stay in an apartment from 9flats.com, you are placed at the heart of the best locations Venice has to offer. Two cafes that are worth a visit are that Caffe Quadri, which was a popular water-ing hole with the ruling Austrians of the 19th century, while native Venetians prefer Plorian’s located on the opposite side of the square. This whole area is replete with magnificent examples of architecture, art and history. For a taste of some of the other unique neighborhoods in Venice, consider looking at the vacation rentals in the spectacular Castello district.