St. Mark’s Square Photography – Best Spots and Times

Piazza San Marco is a stage built for light.

Golden Hours

• Sunrise: empty piazza, long shadows.
• Blue hour: reflections and lamps at their best.

6 Can’t-Miss Angles

1. Basilica facade front-on, low angle.
2. From the terrace (loggia) back toward the square.
3. Campanile framed by Procuratie arches.
4. Clock Tower with the Moors at the hour.
5. Basilica + lagoon from the Piazzetta columns.
6. Night shots with wet stones after rain.

Tip: Respect locals and workers in the early morning; keep tripods compact.

Bottom Line

Patience + timing beat any camera. Venice rewards those who wait for light.