Around Piazza San Marco

With all the tourists converging on Piazza San Marco during the day, the only way to really appreciate this lovely area is to go very early in the morning. And as a bonus, the light is much warmer for photos.

Approaching Piazza San Marco with the campanile.

From another angle.

The symbol of Venice on top of a column at the entrance of the piazza.

The Palazzo Ducale.

The bridge over the Rio de Palazzo o de Canonica.

Vicki on that bridge, with the Ponte del Sospiri in the back.

The lovely Ponte del Sospiri.

Water taxis in front of the Palazzo Ducale.

The bells on top of the Torre dell'Orologio.

Vicki alone with the pigeons in Piazza San Marco.

Mario