St Mark's Basilica
religious_site · Venice · Italy
- Address
- Piazza San Marco 328, 30124 Venice
- Links
- Google Maps
About
A Byzantine-style basilica covered in gold mosaics, the cathedral of Venice.
History
The present building was consecrated in 1094.
Good to know
- Book a timed entry to skip the queue; cover your shoulders and knees.
- Large bags are not allowed inside; leave them at the nearby deposit.
Nearby
Piazza San Marco
square · 70 m
The grand square at the heart of Venice, framed by the basilica, the bell tower and arcaded cafés.
Doge's Palace
palace · 100 m
The Gothic palace that housed the government of the Venetian Republic, linked to the old prison by the Bridge of Sighs.
Rialto Bridge
bridge · 500 m
The oldest bridge across the Grand Canal, lined with small shops.
Rialto Market
market · 580 m
The historic fish and produce market beside the Rialto Bridge.
Santa Maria della Salute
religious_site · 580 m
A Baroque domed church at the mouth of the Grand Canal.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
museum · 760 m
A modern art museum in the unfinished palace on the Grand Canal where Peggy Guggenheim lived.