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		Napoleon dubbed St Mark's Square the 'finest drawing room in Europe', and visitors and pigeons alike have been flocking here for centuries to strut and crow. The square has a constant carnival atmosphere at any time of the day!. St Mark's Square is one of the lowest parts of the city, and so is always the first to be covered in water when the acqua alta (high tide) arrives - a magical sight on a moonlit night! Read more




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