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Saint Mark's Basilica

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www.basilicasanmarco.it

Excellent site in English and Italian giving a history of the Basilica as well as panoramic views, e-postcards and information about up-coming events.

It is free to enter the Basilica - although there are often long queues in busy periods. To avoid the queue you can book online - it costs 1 Euro and is available between 1st April and 31st October. The same link enables you to book guided tours.

There is a charge to enter the Treasury, a charge to see the Pala d'Oro and a charge and climb up to the balcony overlooking Saint Mark's Square.

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photo Tip by Laurie Mortimore on Friday the 15 of April, 2016 at 7:45 pm
I naively booked onto a €20 tour but didn't realise the museum was only €5! However the tour was informative if not a bit rushed and our guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend more than once!

photo Tip by Andrej G on Monday the 20 of May, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Note: interior mosaics are highlighted 11:30-12:30 daily, it's the best time to get inside. Also they don't let you inside with a back-pack: either use storage facility nearby, or split into groups.

photo Tip by Julia Kryvomaz on Monday the 12 of September, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Impressive architecture! For women there are special requirements for covered shoulders and legs. Free to enter, but charge to further facilities. Treasury holds some remains of Venetian doges.

photo Tip by Abhishek on Tuesday the 5 of November, 2019 at 8:48 pm
Beautiful Byzantine style cathedral inspired by Hagia Sofia in Istanbul. And the original bronze horses upstairs are remarkable. Don’t miss the view from the terrace. Definitely take a guided tour!

photo Tip by Iván Farías on Tuesday the 19 of February, 2013 at 10:14 pm
Some of the best-preserved and most impressive Byzantine mosaics are located on northwestern corner of the Basilica. Best of all? They are free to admire and photograph! No flash, of course.

photo Tip by Abhishek on Tuesday the 5 of November, 2019 at 8:49 pm
You have to drop your backpacks to the street to the left of the entrance. Also no photography inside the basilica but you can take pictures once outside at the terrace on the second floor.

photo Tip by Chris Haines on Saturday the 28 of February, 2015 at 11:43 pm
A truly big and beautiful piece of architecture and Venetian history is represented by this impressive building. Free entry but be prepared to pay for things inside.

photo Tip by Salvatore De Carmine on Friday the 26 of June, 2015 at 7:46 pm
A great piece of Byzantine architecture. Entrance is free but you need to pay for access to each section other than tbe church.

photo Tip by DHR.com on Thursday the 29 of September, 2011 at 12:21 pm
This is one of the best churches in Venice, and an example of the finest Byzantine architecture. Pay attention to the great detail in the mosaic inside and the Horses of St. Mark outside.

photo Tip by Lily on Tuesday the 8 of September, 2015 at 7:56 am
Free entry, long lines, and a quick march around the interior (or pay to see the good stuff). Do it if you're into this sort of thing, but skip if you're on the fence.

photo Tip by Ana Mosiashvili on Thursday the 1 of June, 2017 at 9:16 pm
this is amazing work. i was so amused by the story. but i think it is too rich for a church. and is there st marks body still? you must see it for sure!

photo Tip by Jon B. on Wednesday the 27 of September, 2017 at 10:04 am
Work with a local guide to skip the line, and enjoy incredible frescos and other pieces of art from this Byzantine-style basilica.

photo Tip by Stergios on Friday the 15 of April, 2016 at 12:29 am
You can admire all the Greek and Byzantine frescoes and icons and of course the four bronze horses. All of them stolen by Venetians from Constantinople in 1204. #History.

photo Tip by Tom Brd on Tuesday the 26 of March, 2019 at 12:37 pm
Always lots of people but of course worth a visit. Even better when you choose an audioguide to explain all the mosaics everywhere.

photo Tip by Magali M on Sunday the 20 of March, 2016 at 2:13 pm
Beautiful church and mosaics, worth the visit. The line isn't that long. Have cash on yourself as you have to pay to go upstairs.

photo Tip by Elizabeth on Saturday the 19 of March, 2016 at 12:26 pm
Lines form early. If you don't want to see the museum just go straight through the doors once you pass security.

photo Tip by David Morley on Friday the 19 of December, 2014 at 5:35 pm
Spectacular - well worth the visit. Mosaics are amazing, and the treasury has a fascinating collection with a good audio guide

photo Tip by Lamisa Mathers on Monday the 17 of February, 2014 at 2:16 am
Beautiful, free entry, line is long but moves fast. Try go early morning on a working day.

photo Tip by Vasilikw on Wednesday the 2 of November, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Don't miss it. But you have to PAY EXTRA tickets for the balcony, the remains of San Marco, the campanile and the treasure. Italians know how to make the most of it.

photo Tip by Klaus Zuidwijk on Wednesday the 14 of October, 2015 at 8:39 am
Take a good memory picture because cameras and recording devices are no longer available. Also bear in mind that you have to leave your belongings on a street across the temple!


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