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Saint Mark's Basilica
Religious site4.7 · 27 6764.5 · 29 383≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~3 €503 m from the center
Venice's crown cathedral and the pinnacle of Byzantine architecture in Western Europe, consecrated in 1094 as the Doge's private chapel. Nicknamed the Church of Gold, its cavernous vaults and domes are blanketed by over 8,000 square metres of shimmering gold-ground mosaics. Highlights include the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist, the gem-encrusted Pala d'Oro altarpiece, and the four Roman bronze horses overlooking Saint Mark's Square.
Highlights
- Over 8,000 square metres of luminous gold-ground mosaics
- The magnificent gem-studded Pala d'Oro high altarpiece
- Four antique Roman bronze horses gracing the upper loggia
- Tomb and relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist beneath the altar
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:30 – 17:15 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Wed | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Thu | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 17:15 |
| Sun | 14:00 – 17:15 |
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