Basilica di San Marco
11 expert reviews
“The architectural style for the sumptuously Byzantine Basilica di San Marco, replete with five mosquelike bulbed domes, was borrowed from Constantinople.”
– Frommer's
Concierge
"Entering St. Mark's Square from its western end and suddenly confronting this glittering, magnificent Byzantine cathedral has been the oh-wow moment for countless Venice visitors."
Lonely Planet
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"The brick basilica is clad in patchworks of marbles and reliefs from Syria, Egypt and Palestine – priceless trophies from Crusades conquests and battles with Genoa."
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Time Out
"Often seen as the living testimony of Venice's links with Byzantium, St Mark's basilica is also an expression of the city's independence."
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Fodor's
"An expression of the political, intellectual, and economic aspiration and accomplishments of a city that for centuries was at the forefront of European culture."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"On the top of every first-time Venice visitor's must-see list, this Byzantine cathedral never fails to impress."
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To avoid the lines during high season, book a timed ticket online—or, better yet, stop by for an early morning mass.
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