Le Mercerie, San Marco Shopping (Self Guided), Venice, Italy

Le Mercerie, San Marco Shopping (Self Guided), Venice

As well as the historic buildings, beautiful architecture and gondola rides, Venice is also a great place to shop. The most famous streets for shopping are in the Le Mercerie area of the San Marco District. The streets and boulevards stretch all the way from the Rialto Bridge to St. Mark's Square and are packed with stores and stalls selling just about everything under the sun. Among the many items you can purchase here are the latest fashions, jewelry, costumes and souvenirs.

For luxury shopping, head to the shops and boutiques of Calle Larga XXII Marzo. Its highlights include boutiques filled with lines from the biggest names in Italian and international fashion, such as Gucci, Herm猫s and Prada. The name of this thoroughfare is linked to a very important day in the history of Venice. On March 22, 1848, the Republic of San Marco declared independence from the Habsburg Austrian Empire.

Other popular shopping streets include Merceria San Salvador, Merceria San Zulian and Merceria dell鈥橭rologio. Leave no shelf or rack unturned as you search for that little something special to take back with you, whether it鈥檚 a creation from one of the world鈥檚 most famous designers or a kitschy souvenir.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Venice

Guide Name: Le Mercerie, San Marco Shopping
Guide Location: Italy » Venice
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Author: jenny

1) Ponte di Rialto

2) Ponte di Rialto

3) Campo San Bartolomeo

4) Campo San Bartolomeo

5) Shops near Campo San Salvador

6) Campo San Salvador

7) Merceria San Zulian

8) Torre dell'Orologio, Piazza San Marco

9) Bocca di Piazza, Ermenegildo Zegna Shop

10) Calle Larga XXII Marzo

11) Calle Larga XXII Marzo, La Caravella

12) Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Hotel Saturnia

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