St Marco Basilica

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I would say St Mark Basilica is a monument, rich in history and art treasures.  It is splendid, possesses exquisite facade and magnificent golden interior.  One can find other churches with golden mosaics but this one is distinguished by the tale of St. Marco along with the many illustrations of the old and new testaments.   Outside the churches, you can appreciate the paintings on its facades.  Its shape is unique.  For me, it looks like a palace.  At the centre is the symbol, the lion of St Marco.

Inside the basilica can be very dark.  The art treasures cannot be appreciated.  Shouts always echo, 'no pictures, no photos.'  Floods of tourists arrived, moved forward, raised the heads to view the superb mosaics, took photos, argued with guards and left.   Until it is illuminated, one is wondered by the luxurious eternal beautiful mosaics.  They are on every vault and ceiling, full of teasures.









You are free to take photos in all churches in Italy but except Venice. We talked to one of the guards inside the Basilica. He said that it is a rule by one of the government officials and remains. No one knows why but everyone has to stick to it.

No one is allowed to take nap sacs or big bags into the basilica but store it at a place nearby. If you are facing the basilica's front, the place is at one of the lane on the left hand side. It took some time to find but you will find it. You can leave your bags for up to one hour.
Location: Venice, Italy

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