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San Marco is one of the six Sestieri of Venice , lying in the heart of the city. San Marco also includes the island of San Giorgio Maggiore . Although the district includes Saint Mark's Square , that was never administered as part of the sestiere.

The small district includes many of Venice's most famous sights, including St Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica , the Doge's Palace , Harry's Bar , the Palazzo Dandolo , San Moisè , the La Fenice Theatre , the Palazzo Grassi and the Church es of San Beneto , San Fantin , Santa Maria Del Giglio , San Maurizio , San Moisè , Santo Stefano , San Salvador , San Zulian and San Samuele .

The area is densely built and was the location of Venice's government. It is now heavily Tourist ed and is home to many Hotel s, Bank s and expensive Shops .