San Marco

San Marco · Venice

Essentials of San Marco

The San Marco “sestiere” is the richest and most sumptuous in the city with its countless monuments and the richness of art it contains within. It takes its name from the Basilica erected to contain the body of the evangelist Mark, now patron of the city.

The heart of the sestiere is certainly Piazza San Marco, known as the "living room of the world" because it is the seat of the most important political and religious events for the Republic of Venice, as well as the center of all Venetian life for about a millennium. Note that in the whole city this is the only area that is called "Piazza", since all the other open spaces present are called « campi » and « corti ».

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Understanding the San Marco market

Buying a property is seen as a solid long-term investment, which is especially true if you choose the right place to invest your money.

Venice is the first city in Italy for real estate investments, characterized by a growing market thanks to an international clientele, which makes up 70% of sales, who choose it to guarantee an economic income, often deriving from a tourist rental.

Customers who choose to invest in Venice can have an income of up to 15% gross compared to the purchase price of the property.

The prices of the properties in the San Marco district, the heart of the city and a major tourist attraction, stand at between €/sq.m 5,000 for prestigious properties in good condition and €/sq.m 8,000 for prestigious properties in excellent condition, with peaks that they reach €/sq.m 10,000 for the most exclusive properties.

Apartment

€8,000

Observed median price

1 m²

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Who buys?

Foreign buyers are mainly French citizens, followed by Germans, British and Americans. 15% of real estate transactions, on the other hand, are attributable to customers who reside in countries such as Holland, Belgium, the United States and Switzerland.

Buying basics

To purchase a property in Venice, international customers must contact a real estate professional to find out the conditions associated with this investment.

This professional must first collect the primary information of the buyer, his citizenship, his country of residence, his professional situation and his matrimonial regime and subsequently provide all necessary support for all stages of the sale.

Seasons

Low season

Nov 01 – Jan 31

November 01 January 31 - Although Venice can be visited all year round, the period from november to january is mainly rainy and the temperatures are colder. However, during these months Venice is less frequented by tourists, so it is an excellent opportunities to discover the city.

High season

Feb 15 – Oct 30

The Carnival period, full of parties and events throughout the spring and summer, Venice never goes out.

Peak season

May 01 – Jul 31

In this period of late spring and early summer, the influx of tourists is at the highest level.

Points of interest

Piazza San Marco

The beating heart of Venice is the splendid Piazza San Marco, the most elegant lounge in Europe, surrounded by works of unquestionable value such as the imposing bell tower and the Basilica with its five portals and the decorations of marble and mosaics that anticipate the pomp and richness of the interior.

The Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace, a symbol of the golden age of the Serenissima, a masterpiece of Gothic art, housed in addition to the Doge's apartment also the seat of government and justice with the Prisons on the ground floor. Today seat of the Civic Museums of Venice.

Torre dell’Orologio

Torre dell’Orologio, for the engineering masterpiece that has marked the time of Venice for centuries

Museo Correr

Museo Correr occupies the spaces of the Napoleonic wing of San Marco square, home to kings and emperors, today it houses an important collection of works by Canova as well as many other masterpieces of art.

Fenice Theater

Fenice Theater, Venice's main opera house.

Goldoni Theater

Goldoni Theater, the oldest still existing theater in the city.

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