St Mark's Basilica
(Basilica di San Marco)
Church and History Museum
San Marco, Venezia
Ranked #2 for churches in Venice
"finest Byzantine architecture."(4 Tips)
"It had been brought with the Fourth Crusade from Constantinople."(4 Tips)
"four bronze horses."(3 Tips)
"Biggest church in Venice and historical Byzantine church"(2 Tips)
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Laurie MortimoreApril 15, 2016I 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!Upvoted 6 days ago
Andrej GMay 20, 2013Note: 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.
Julia KryvomazSeptember 12, 2016Impressive 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.
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AbhishekNovember 5, 2019Beautiful 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!
Iván FaríasFebruary 19, 2013Some 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.
- AbhishekNovember 5, 2019You 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.
Chris HainesFebruary 28, 2015A 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.
Salvatore De CarmineJune 26, 2015A great piece of Byzantine architecture. Entrance is free but you need to pay for access to each section other than tbe church.
- DHR.comSeptember 29, 2011This 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.
LilySeptember 8, 2015Free 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.
Ana MosiashviliJune 1, 2017this 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!
Jon B.September 27, 2017Work with a local guide to skip the line, and enjoy incredible frescos and other pieces of art from this Byzantine-style basilica.- StergiosApril 14, 2016You 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.
Tom BrdMarch 26, 2019Always lots of people but of course worth a visit. Even better when you choose an audioguide to explain all the mosaics everywhere.
Magali MMarch 20, 2016Beautiful church and mosaics, worth the visit. The line isn't that long. Have cash on yourself as you have to pay to go upstairs.
ElizabethMarch 19, 2016Lines form early. If you don't want to see the museum just go straight through the doors once you pass security.
David MorleyDecember 19, 2014Spectacular - well worth the visit. Mosaics are amazing, and the treasury has a fascinating collection with a good audio guide
Lamisa MathersFebruary 17, 2014Beautiful, free entry, line is long but moves fast. Try go early morning on a working day.
VasilikwNovember 2, 2011Don'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.
Klaus ZuidwijkOctober 14, 2015Take 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!
Catherine GouletApril 5, 2017It's worth to pay €2 to avoid the queue. Be aware that the entrance is free, bit to see the horses you'll have to pay.
Mariana FigueiredoMarch 26, 2016Very beautiful! Not possible to enter without proper outfit (you are not allowed to visit if you are in shorts or to revealing tops).- Klaus ZuidwijkOctober 14, 2015Take a good memory picture since recording devices and cameras are no longer available. Bear in mind that you have to leave your belongings on a street across the temple!
Otel.comFebruary 3, 2014Did you know that St. Mark's Basilica is modeled after Constantine the Great's Church of the Holy Apostles and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul?
GlasscowJuly 6, 2018In 1204, The Crusades captured, vandalized a large part of Constantinople being the Capital City of Byzantine Emperor and then They took 4 bronze horse statues standing on Hippodrome entrance off here
DmtrDecember 25, 2016The doge's private church until the 18-19th century. A lot of the ornaments are stolen from Constantinopol during the 4th Crusade
Ben BaronSeptember 5, 2014Take your time walking through the basilica. The art is stunning and the relics are worth any wait in line.
GaryMarch 2, 2013I would suggest they give the inside of this building a good dusting, it is filthy! Oh and it's a cash cow! Worth a visit tho to see what the fuss is about. No photos allowed inside the building.
Thomas ThommyNovember 1, 2017A must see in Venedig - buy the tickets in advance for 2 EUR for the fast track
Stephanie ReeseNovember 11, 20165 euros to go into the museum, the second story and the balcony outside.
JT AndradeJuly 17, 2017The line looks intimidatingly long but moves quickly. If your shoulders are exposed or shorts are too short they will ask you to cover up or purchase a cloth to wear temporarily I believe at 1€.
VikashSeptember 19, 2016Free entry but make sure you get there early. Aim for 9am and check your bags in to the free cloakroom before joining the queue
TuscanTravel PlannerFebruary 29, 2012Stand in one of the balconies, where 4 centuries ago the composer Giovanni Gabrieli arranged multiple brass choirs for his music and view the walls encrusted with beautiful mosaics.
BachAugust 20, 2014Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs and the Quadriga horses have been stolen and brought here from Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade.
SarahDecember 10, 2013Don't just crane your neck upward to see the mosaics. Look down, too. The floors are amazing 3D mosaics.
Jason FryJanuary 10, 2011Spring for the extra admissions for the museum (up a very steep flight of stairs off the atrium) and the treasury. I'd call the Pala d'Oro (altarpiece) optional.
Johanna LehaneOctober 27, 2011If you check a bag at the official bag check around the corner they give you a free "cut the queue" pass and can go right in without a reservation.
Pchelitza MayaFebruary 19, 2015Entrance is free, but then you have to pay to see different parts inside. It is beautiful though!
Siby Tirado ButrónFebruary 16, 2016The architecture...the little shops, and the nice Italian people that live there
Angie V.August 5, 2014Cover your shoulders and your thighs! They WILL make you purchase a scarf for 1€, I had to buy one for my legs and one for my shoulders. Come prepared to save money and avoid looking like a monk.
Alex LMay 7, 2014It's free to enter. But once you're inside, you have to pay to go into the different parts of the church.
Simon RayFebruary 12, 2011It's worth the EUR 4 to go up to the balcony for the view over the square and also to get near the mosaics in the dome.
Sam WichSeptember 16, 2013Beautiful place. Though I felt like I was at a pop concert with an average age of 12- everybody is constantly taking photos even though it is clearly disallowed.
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