[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1688729316502{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1688729246029{margin-top: -60px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Visit Basilica of San Marco – Practical information 2025 – Advice – Line-cut tickets – Opening hours” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:29px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1542950″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u25ba Get ready to discover a world of unrivalled beauty<\/strong> when visiting St. Mark’s Basilica<\/strong>, a veritable historical and artistic masterpiece that undoubtedly deserves your visit.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%23162030|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1690467006345{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(252,238,201,0.15) !important;*background-color: rgb(252,238,201) !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1688738068291{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;border-left-color: #162030 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #162030 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #162030 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #162030 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Why visit St Mark’s Basilica?” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u25ba St. Mark’s Basilica<\/strong>, dating from the 11th century, is an architectural treasure of unparalleled splendor<\/strong>. Its majestic facade, adorned with gleaming golden mosaics, is a true visual marvel<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba Every minute detail tells a story, immersing visitors in a world of enchanting colors and patterns. The mosaics, created by the greatest Byzantine artists of the time, are a veritable tour de force artistique<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba When you step through the doors of this basilica, you’ll be greeted by a profusion of shimmering mosaics that illuminate the interior<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba Resplendent walls, polychrome marble<\/strong> floors and granite columns create an atmosphere both solemn and breathtaking.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%23162030|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1690467105642{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(252,238,201,0.15) !important;*background-color: rgb(252,238,201) !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”\u25ba You’ll be immersed in a visual symphony<\/strong> where artistic grandeur meets spirituality<\/strong>.\u25ba The apotheosis of your visit will be the discovery of the Pala d’Oro<\/strong>, a gold and enamel altarpiece inlaid with precious stones, created in the 13th century. It’s a real treasure, a unique piece that will leave you speechless<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba Imagine yourself standing in front of this profusion of glittering gold<\/strong>, glistening gems, contemplating the most prestigious work of goldsmithing of its time. It’s a true masterpiece, a dazzling testament to the artistic genius of the craftsmen who devoted their lives to creating this marvel<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba And to top it all off, once you’ve climbed the stairs leading to the basilica’s terrace<\/strong>, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba Up there, let the emotion overwhelm you as you contemplate Venice’s rooftops<\/strong>, winding canals and famous Saint Mark’s Square<\/strong>. You’ll feel privileged to admire this magical scene, immortalized in works of art and literature for centuries<\/strong>.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%23162030|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1690467119761{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(252,238,201,0.15) !important;*background-color: rgb(252,238,201) !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1688737978265{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1688738019632{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #162030 !important;border-left-style: dotted !important;border-right-color: #162030 !important;border-right-style: dotted !important;border-top-color: #162030 !important;border-top-style: dotted !important;border-bottom-color: #162030 !important;border-bottom-style: dotted !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Why do you have to buy a ticket to visit Saint Mark’s Basilica, when admission is free?” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u25ba The free tour<\/strong> of St. Mark’s Basilica is limited to the Ground Floor, so you won’t be able to see the Basilica’s wonders: Pala d’Oro<\/strong>, Treasure of Saint Mark<\/strong>, Basilica Museum and the bronze horses<\/strong>, Upper Gallery and its golden mosaics<\/strong>, Terrace and its panorama over Venice<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba Those who want to enter for free<\/strong>, or don’t plan ahead<\/strong> for their tickets, have to queue, often over 1 hour<\/strong> in front of the Basilica, and won’t see Venice’s finest wonders (paid access).
\n\u25ba To avoid this, it’s best to take your queue-cut ticket to the Basilica<\/strong> in advance with audioguide and then buy paid access to the wonders inside: SOLUTION A<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba If you wish to have access to La Basilica San Marco and all the paying wonders ( Pala d’Oro, Treasure, Horses, Museum, Terrace, etc…) you need to buy a guided tour: SOLUTION B<\/strong>.
\n\u25ba If you want to save a little money, you can opt for a combined ticket Saint Mark’s Basilica and its paying wonders + Doge’s Palace: SOLUTION C<\/strong>.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%23162030|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1690467160708{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(179,26,52,0.06) !important;*background-color: rgb(179,26,52) !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDI1JTIwJTJGJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=”History of Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:29px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]The first church was destroyed in 976<\/strong> in the fire of the Doge’s Palace, then rebuilt in the 11th century. It was erected to house the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist<\/strong>, said to have been boldly brought back in 829 from the city of Alexandria, Egypt.
\nThis symbolic act marked the beginning of a profound relationship between Venice and Saint Mark<\/strong>. Its Greek cross plan is of byzantine<\/strong> inspiration, modelled on the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople<\/strong>.
\nIt has been enriched over the centuries to culminate today in a veritable chef d’\u0153uvre<\/strong> blending Byzantine but also Islamic, Gothic and Renaissance influences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542951″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Practical tips for visiting Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:29px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1688738068291{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;border-left-color: #162030 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #162030 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #162030 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #162030 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Saint Mark’s Basilica opening times” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_raw_html]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDI2JTIwJTJGJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=”Free admission to Saint Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u25ba children under 6<\/strong> have free access to St. Mark’s Basilica and its wonders.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%23162030|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1690467230553{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(252,238,201,0.15) !important;*background-color: rgb(252,238,201) !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Access to Saint Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u25ba Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility<\/strong>: Disabled people and wheelchair users can enter the Basilica and access the Treasury via the Porta dei Fiori , which is equipped with an access ramp. The museum, located on the upper floor of the Basilica, is served by an elevator and stairlifts. Visitors are asked to speak to a member of staff at the Porta dei Fiori, located on the left-hand side of the Basilica.
\n\u25ba Backpacks and suitcases not allowed<\/strong>: You’ll need to leave them at your apartment\/hotel or at the free left-luggage office which is next door 200m away, opposite the Basilica’s main entrance, go left and cross Piazza Leoncini, the entrance to the left-luggage office is located in front of the Basilica’s side door.
\n\u25ba Photo prohibited<\/strong>: photos are prohibited and guards occasionally expel offenders.
\n\u25ba Dress<\/strong>: as in any religious place, decent dress (knees and shoulders covered, so no tank tops or skirts) and silence are to be respected.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:15px|text_align:left|color:%23162030|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1690467250611{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(252,238,201,0.15) !important;*background-color: rgb(252,238,201) !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Mass times at Saint Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_raw_html]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDI3JTIwJTJGJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=”How to get to Saint Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZkJTJGZW1iZWQlM0ZtaWQlM0QxeFJSNERYSEZ0WnVkOE4xdVlpNFJ3VmplVkdreEdoRSUyNmVoYmMlM0QyRTMxMkYlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjY0MCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjQ4MCUyMiUyMHRpdGxlJTNEJTIyUGxhbiUyMGQlMjdhY2MlQzMlQThzJTIwZGUlMjBsYSUyMEJhc2lsaXF1ZSUyMFNhaW50JTIwTWFyYyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1688729246029{margin-top: -60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1542955″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1550844″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The facade of Saint Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:29px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]When you stand in front of the basilica’s facade, you wonder if you’ve been teleported out of Italy!
\nByzantine coupoles<\/strong>, Egyptian marble walls… In fact, as well as being richly decorated, its multiple inspirations make it completely unique.<\/p>\n

We admire 5 arched portals<\/strong>, separated by marble columns<\/strong>, surmounted by richly sculpted arches<\/strong> and decorated with magnificent colored mosaics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Angel: Let’s linger for a moment on the decoration of the left portal: it represents the entrance of Saint Mark’s body into the church.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oriane: This is the oldest mosaic on this fa\u00e7ade! It dates back to 1270. The same scene is depicted further to the right, this time dating from the 17th century.<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542952″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1542953″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1542954″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar is_sidebar=”1″ is_sticky=”” sidebar_id=”cs-16″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar is_sidebar=”1″ is_sticky=”” sidebar_id=”cs-37″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar is_sidebar=”1″ is_sticky=”” sidebar_id=”cs-17″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Inside Saint Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:29px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”The nave, the dome and the creation of Saint Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]The narthex<\/strong>, the vestibule before entering the nave<\/em>, is a true work of art in itself. Its glittering mosaics<\/strong>, which cover the walls and vaults, welcome you into a visual dazzle. Intricate geometric patterns, images of saints and biblical scenes<\/strong> come to life before your eyes. You’ll marvel at the profusion of color, gold and light that fills the space.<\/p>\n

The nave of the basilica is simply grandiose<\/strong>. As you enter this sacred space, your gaze is immediately drawn to the walls resplendent with shimmering mosaics. These mosaics, created with exceptional meticulousness, tell biblical stories and episodes from religious history. The vivid colors and infinite detail create a celestial atmosphere, transporting you into a world of devotion and contemplation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Above you, the dome of Creation<\/strong> offers a breathtaking vision. This exceptional fresco depicts the biblical story of the creation of the world<\/strong>. The precise details, vibrant colors and illusionistic perspective plunge you into a dimension that is both artistic and spiritual. It’s a true artistic feat that testifies to the talent of the masters who brought this extraordinary fresco to life.<\/p>\n

Angel: It’s magnificent! What light! How can these mosaics reflect so much light?<\/em><\/p>\n

Oriane: It’s the type of mosaic that allows it. Unlike most mosaics, the tesserae<\/strong> that make them up are not stone but glass<\/strong>!
\nThe colors are colored glass<\/strong>. For the gold and silver hues, a sheet of precious metal is sandwiched between two layers of colorless glass.
\nTo accentuate the play of light and reflections offered by the glass-metal combination, the artists<\/strong> played with the angles to create a whole covered with thousands of faces.<\/em><\/p>\n

Angel: Smart and successful! To be dazzled in the half-light of a church<\/strong>… Unprecedented experience!<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542956″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542959″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542958″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542960″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”1542957″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_raw_html]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDI1JTIwJTJGJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=”The pavement of St Mark’s Basilica” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]But it’s not enough to visit San Marco<\/strong> with your nose in the air, you also have to take an interest in the pavement<\/strong> that you tread on throughout the visit.
\nIt’s made of marbles and stones of every color and draws geometric shapes, circles, rosettes, triangles<\/strong>, spirals, stars, rhombuses… with dazzling mathematical precision<\/strong>!
\nAnd what’s even more astonishing is that these are not just flat geometric designs, but also optical illusions and relief effects created by gradient color effects.<\/p>\n

Oriane: If I’d been given these kinds of drawings to construct at school, I’m sure I’d have liked geometry more!<\/em><\/p>\n

Angel: Yes, but back then you were already blonde, weren’t you?<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542961″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542963″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542962″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542964″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”1542965″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Byzantine art, marble or sculpted columns, statues…” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]When you’re in the Basilica of San Marco, there are so many details to discover that you don’t know where to turn.
\nThe marble iconostasis<\/strong>, (separation between nave and heart) and adorned with statues<\/strong> is magnificent, as is the main altar<\/strong> surmounted by 4 carved alabaster columns<\/strong>, behind which hides the famous golden altarpiece<\/strong>, the Pala d’Oro<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542968″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542969″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542970″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542971″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”The Pala d’Oro (admission \u20ac2)” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]It is a golden altarpiece<\/strong> almost 3m50 wide by 1m40 high, inlaid with over 1900 precious stones<\/strong> and 80 enamels<\/strong>.
\nCommissioned in 976 by the Doge<\/strong>, it was made by Byzantine goldsmiths<\/strong> and then enriched over the centuries by Greek and Venetian artists<\/strong> until its current appearance in the mid-14th century.
\nEach enamel depicts an apostle, an angel<\/strong>, a prophet<\/strong>, an illustration from the Bible<\/strong> or a scene from Venetian life<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542972″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542973″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542974″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1542975″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”The Treasure of St Mark’s Basilica (admission \u20ac3)” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n

Angel: We’re having a treasure hunt?<\/em><\/p>\n

Oriane: Dac but here it’s all together in the same room; it’s not very difficult!<\/em><\/p>\n

In addition to relics of Saints or Doges<\/strong> in their velvet caskets, numerous calices<\/strong> more or less richly decorated, icons, incense burners, swords in gold and precious stones….<\/p>\n

All the loot of Ali Baba returned from Constantinople<\/strong> particularly during the 4th Crusade around 1200<\/strong>. The masterpieces? The perfume burner, the Archangel Michael icon and the golden chalice<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542979″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Saint Mark’s Museum in the upstairs loggias (admission \u20ac5)” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text single_style=””]It would be a shame not to go up, if only to admire the view of Saint Mark’s Square<\/strong> between the legs of the famous Saint Mark’s horses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Oriane: Did you know that these Saint Mark’s horses<\/strong> are replicas?<\/em><\/p>\n

Angel: Yes, but the real ones are there, in the museum…They were recovered in 1815 by Venice<\/strong> after a “loan” from Napoleon enabled them to be exhibited in Paris on the arc de triomphe du Carrousel<\/strong>. The ones in Paris are also replicas<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n

Oriane : These are traveling horses… Could we borrow them for a few weeks for the terrace of our apartment, just long enough to produce other replicas?<\/em><\/p>\n

Angel: Aye, aie… Got any more good ideas like that? Instead of raving, check out this view! The San Marco square<\/strong>, that’s the real thing! The Palazzo Ducale<\/strong> too! <\/em><\/p>\n

Oriane: It’s really beautiful!<\/em><\/p>\n

Angel: Eh yes… This was the terrace reserved for the Doges<\/strong> and their loved ones to attend the Venetian feasts<\/strong> and ceremonies that took place on the Piazza San Marco<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n

In this museum<\/strong>, in addition to the real bronze horses<\/strong> you’ll be able to see fragments of mosaics from the 13th and 16th centuries<\/strong>.
\nEspecially those showing Abraham with an outraged expression, eyebrows raised, due to the legendary gossip of the Venetians<\/strong>!
\nRecently renovated mosaics are on display in this museum, waiting to be returned to their original place; this is your chance to see them up close.
\nUp close, too, you’ll be able to admire the magnificent mosaics on the walls and coupes of the Basilica<\/strong>.
\nAnd the Doges banqueting hall<\/strong> is well worth a visit![\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDI1JTIwJTJGJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar is_sidebar=”1″ is_sticky=”” sidebar_id=”cs-16″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar is_sidebar=”1″ is_sticky=”” sidebar_id=”cs-37″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar is_sidebar=”1″ is_sticky=”” sidebar_id=”cs-17″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”The horses in the loggia” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:19px|text_align:center|color:%23b31a34|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”1542981″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1542982″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1542983″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1542984″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1542985″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”1542986″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text single_style=””]Most visitors to Venice<\/strong> are unaware of the significance of the 3 masts in front of the basilica.
\nIn fact they corresponded to the 3 kingdoms conquered by the Doges<\/strong> in the course of history: Cyprus, Crete (then called Candia), and the Peloponnese (ancient Morea).
\nIn the time of Napoleon<\/strong>, its disturbing symbols, as they could be equated with the tyranny associated with his conquests, were replaced by the symbols of Liberty, Virtue and Equality.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1542987″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/7O5gfme1j_k?feature=share” el_aspect=”34″ align=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n\n\n

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