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The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark (Italian: Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco), commonly known as St Mark's Basilica (Italian: Basilica di San Marco; Venetian: Baxéłega de San Marco), is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice; it became the episcopal seat of the Patriarch of Venice in 1807, replacing the earlier cathedral of San Pietro di Castello.
- 8 October 1094
- Catholic Church
- Mark the Evangelist
- Venice, Italy
The St Mark's Basilica (fully Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark) is one of the most important cathedral of Venice, Italy. It overlooks St. Mark's Square . This cathedral is a rare example of Byzantine architecture in Western Europe .
Jul 22, 2021 · Saint Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco a Venezia) is a world famous Byzantine cathedral in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square, sometimes known as Chiesa d’Oro or “Church of gold”.
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- Facade. The basilica’s facade is the pinnacle of opulence. Your first view of it is eye popping. It’s an experience you won’t forget. The main facade consists of two orders of five arches with clusters of columns in the lower order.
- Interior. You enter via the Porta delle Carta, the main entrance to the basilica. The interior is a veritable cave of wonders. Even if it’s bursting with tourists, it still provokes wonder.
- Golden Mosaics. The surfaces are entirely covered with a golden mosaic extravaganza that spans a whopping 85,000 square feet. They’re made of real gold.
- Baptistery and Zen Chapel. The baptistery contains the Gothic tomb of Doge Andrea Dandolo. There’s more interesting mosaics, especially one of Salome dancing.
Dec 22, 2023 · St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. Originally the chapel of the Doge, St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) became important in 829, when the remains of St. Mark came to Venice from Alexandria and were interred here. The present ground-plan, derived from the Church of the Apostles at Constantinople, dates from 1063.
The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark , commonly known as St Mark's Basilica , is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice; it became the episcopal seat of the Patriarch of Venice in 1807, replacing the earlier cathedral of San Pietro di Castello.
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