The Piazza delle Erbe along the ancient elongated Roman forum makes the prettiest of marketplaces. Its medieval houses and old umbrella-covered stalls surround a 14th-century fountain and a line of columns, one of which bears the lion of St. Mark, in former allegiance to Venice.
The Piazza delle Erbe makes the prettiest of marketplaces.  Its medieval houses surround a 14th century fountain and line a columns. One bearas teh lion of St. Mark.