San Marco sestieri, a district in Venice, situated at the heart of Venice with including the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The area comprises of famous sights e.g. Saint Mark’s Square, highlighted by Saint Mark’s Basilica or Basilica di San Marco a Venezia – the most famous city’s Church and one of the best Byzantine architectures, where a symbol of ... More> Venetian wealth and power from the 11th century, the building was known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro ("church of gold"). Nearby is sitting Doge’s Palace and many other places of interest e.g. the Palazzo Dandolo, San Moisè, the La Fenice theatre, the Palazzo Grassi and the churches of San Beneto, San Fantin, as well as excellent hotels and prime outsets.