About
St. Mark's Basilica, known in Italian as the Basilica di San Marco, stands on the Piazza San Marco in the heart of Venice, Italy. It is one of the best-known churches in the world and has long served as a symbol of the city itself.
What to expect
The basilica is a Byzantine cathedral, and its character is set by its golden mosaics and richly ornate architecture. Visitors are drawn first to the surfaces that catch the light, the gold ground of the mosaics and the decorative detail that covers the building. Even a short visit gives a clear sense of why the church has become so widely recognised.
Around the basilica
Because the church opens directly onto the Piazza San Marco, a visit fits naturally into a walk through the historic centre of Venice. The square itself is one of the city's main gathering places, and the surrounding streets and waterfront make it easy to combine the basilica with other stops on the same day.
- Location: Piazza San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice, Italy, in the Veneto region
- Also known as: Basilica di San Marco, St. Mark's Cathedral, Saint Mark's Basilica
- Contact: +39 041 270 8311
Plan your visit with the contact details above, and allow time to look closely at the mosaics and interior, which reward a slower pace.
