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Piazza San Marco

Venice, Italy

History

The heart of a city without roads. Leave the car at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma and continue by vaporetto.

Nearest town
Venice, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.4341, 12.3388

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
  • Venice: Car-free city centre. There are no roads in the historic centre. Park at the edge of the city and continue by boat or on foot.

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Castello del Catajo

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping FusinaCampsite
    7 km from Piazza San Marco
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping RialtoCampsite
    7 km from Piazza San Marco
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agricampeggio MoseCampsite
    7 km from Piazza San Marco
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agricampeggio da ScarpaCampsite
    8 km from Piazza San Marco
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Marina di VeneziaCampsite
    8 km from Piazza San Marco · 3,000 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campeggio del SoleCampsite
    9 km from Piazza San Marco · 202 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Piazza San Marco?

Piazza San Marco is in Venice, Italy, at GPS 45.4341, 12.3388. It is about 16 km from Cavallino-Treporti.

Can you camp near Piazza San Marco?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Sosta Camper - Venezia, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 53 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Piazza San Marco?

Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Foscari (La Malcontenta) (10 km), Villa Pisani (26 km), Scrovegni Chapel (36 km) and Castello del Catajo (46 km).

When is the best time to visit Piazza San Marco?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)