Piazza San Marco

"Ahh.. Venice!"

- Indiana Jones

Piazza San Marco is the largest piazza, or open square, in Venice, Italy. Located near the center of the city, the square is paved with Istrian marble. Located on the piazza are several prominent buildings, including the Library of San Barnaba. Also in the square is a fountain and some alfresco dining. A sewer runs under the piazza. Pigeons are known to flock in the square.

History
In 1938, Indiana Jones, Marcus Brody and Elsa Schneider crossed the square to enter the library. Sometime later, a wet Jones and Schneider emerged from a manhole in the dining area, having escaped from the catacombs. The pair were spotted by members of the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword, who chased them out of the piazza and onto some speedboats toward the Grand Canal.

Behind the scenes
In real life, Piazza San Marco is the site of St. Mark's Basilica, and is not the site for the Church of San Barnaba (filming site for the library).

Appearances

 * Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade