The evening lights faze in after the sunset in the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy.

In stark contrast to just a few hours prior, the Piazza San Marco becomes uncrowded as the tourists sit in restaurants or head back to their hotels for the night. Quartette bands serenade guests at nearby restaurants and a few night wanders gaze at the beauty of the Basilica di San Marco in its night atire of lights.

This is more the romantic image of Venice that most people have. Nearby, gondoliers transport their passengers through the narrow side canals of the famous Grand Canal another attraction close by the Piazza San Marco. Evening has to be one of the most pleasant times to be at the Piazza San Marco.

The St Mark's campanile affords stunning views of Venice, the Piazza San Marco and surrounding islands.