Piazza San Marco

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Piazza San Marco
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“Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza. The Piazzetta is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its southeast corner. The two spaces together form the social,…”
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AfarSep 21

10 Best Places to Travel in November

This article was originally published in September 2025 and most recently updated on September 21, 2026. November is a month to give thanks, and not just in America. Venice builds a bridge across the ...

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  • Piazza San MarcoSightThe Piazzetta is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its southeast corner.
  • Festa della Madonna della SaluteFestivalAnnual festival held November 21, with a temporary bridge across Grand Canal.
  • Basilica Santa Maria della SaluteSightHuge, wedding cake-like church thanked for ending a plague.
  • castradinaRestaurantMutton and cabbage stew, default dinner for the Festa della Madonna della Salute.
  • Violino d’OroHotelPassion project hotel in San Marco neighborhood, two minutes from Piazza San Marco.
  • Elsewhere
  • Cape May Bird ObservatorySightCape May, United StatesOfficial observatory for birdwatching.
  • Cape May Point State ParkNature reserveCape May, United StatesIdeal perch for birders during migration season.
  • Nimb HotelHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkWhimsical luxury hotel overlooking Tivoli Gardens.
  • Tivoli GardensTheme parkCopenhagen, DenmarkAmusement park with a Christmas market starting November 13.
  • Congress HallHotelCape May, United StatesAmerica's oldest seaside resort, first welcoming guests in 1816.
  • Washington Street MallMarketCape May, United StatesHosts a festive artisan market from late November through early January.
  • La BanchinaCaféCopenhagen, Denmark16-seat restaurant on water's edge with sauna and bathing pier.
  • Wine Country ThanksgivingFestivalWillamette Valley, United StatesEvent where tasting rooms offer special events or drop-ins.
  • Uva wineshopMarketWest Salem, United StatesWineshop in West Salem where Greywing Cellars wines can be found.
  • Chachalu Museum & Cultural CenterMuseumWillamette Valley, United StatesDedicated to foregrounding the stories of local indigenous people.
  • Allison Inn & SpaHotelWillamette Valley, United StatesResort with 85 rooms, 35-acre parcel, vineyard views, and a 15,000 sq ft spa.
  • Rea’s FarmPlaceWest Cape May, United StatesFamily-owned pick-your-own spot offering kid-friendly activities.
  • RefshaleøenQuarterCopenhagen, DenmarkWarehouse district turned hipster hub with winter bathing spots.
  • Loy KrathongFestivalBangkok, ThailandThai Festival of Lights on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month.
  • Chao PhrayaSightBangkok, ThailandBangkok's main river, becomes a candle-flickering stream during Loy Krathong.
  • Yi Peng Sky Lantern FestivalFestivalChiang Mai, ThailandLanna-culture counterpart to Loy Krathong, held November 24–25.
  • matari'i i ni'aFestivalPapeete, French PolynesiaSeason of abundance, kicks off November 20, signals arrival of rains.
  • Greywing CellarsRestaurantWillamette Valley, United States
  • Four Seasons BangkokHotelBangkok, Thailand
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11

How to Make the Most of the Venice Film Festival, According to a Critic Who Goes Every Year

Though it conjures images of indelible glamour, there are some practicalities to consider when attempting Venice.

Center of tourism with iconic images

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Lonely PlanetAug 11

Beat the crowds: how to navigate Venice's overtourism problem

How to have the best possible experience in Venice – a city like no other – while respecting the place and its residents.

hosts summer concerts

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Lonely PlanetAug 2

27 things to know before visiting Venice, Italy

A resident shares essential dos and don’ts when visiting Venice.

main square, picture book Venice

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 9, 2025

My Favorite Airbnb: A Restored 15th-Century Palazzo in Venice With a Private Garden

After seven years of meticulous renovations, this six-room home is a design-forward dream, moments from Piazza San Marco.

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