Italy: Venice: What to See & Do: Museums & Galleries: Marciana Library

Marciana Library

As insider Francesca Bortolotto Possati says in her insider tips, “While most tourists flock to see the façade of the famous basilica on St. Marks Square, few realize that you can visit the Sansovino-designed Marciana Library inside, which lies across the square.” It has gorgeous interiors and a spectacular collection of rare books and maps, which you can be shown with a docent.