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St. Mark's Basilicain Venice, Italy

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St. Mark's Basilica is the cathedral church, a striking example of Italo-Byzantine architecture. Located on St. Mark's Square, near the Doge's Palace.
St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
St. Mark's Basilica is the most famous building in Venice, the tour guides often starts their excursions from this place. The cathedral is decorated with numerous mosaics made in Byzantine style. There are the relics of Mark the Evangelist and variety of art objects taken from Constantinople during the Crusades in basilica.

Entrance to the cathedral is free for everyone.

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#10Listen to Holy Masse in the basilica San Marco in VeniceListen to Holy Masse in the basilica San MarcoMickey Collins

Mingle with the locals and listen to Holy Masse in the basilica San Marco, like a true Venetian.

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St. Mark's Basilica on the map

Location: St. Mark's Square

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from 9:45 am to 5:00 pm
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#7St. Marks Cathedral and its Treasures Skip the Line TourSt. Marks Cathedral and its Treasures Skip the Line Tour

Great tour with interesting guides who will tell you about all the mysteries and secrets of the main basilica of Venice!

€22+/person

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