Basilica di San Marco

Great view of the city from the top pf the Basilica. The church is wonderful and majestic.

Meh. I have seen better in my time in Italy. Very dark inside, not impressive to me, no pictures allowed (which is bs because every other church we went to in Italy lets you — even the Vatican lets you everywhere but the Sistine Chapel and they don’t really even enforce it there) Good thing he main part is free. We didn’t pay to see the jewels and such up close, as the entrance left a sour taste in my mouth. We saw many people with bags but they make you put them in a bag check room around the corner. It’s not even locker style, just open cubbies behind a desk that you hope someone is watching. However, they let the people with bags in tour groups go right on in. Then if you are not covered to the knees and shoulders covered, you had to get a paper wrap (which they were CHARGING MONEY for). Good thing I was ok, or I would have walked out! And it seems that if you sneak past while one guy is dealing with a shorts issue then you could get away with it. Not even when we went to the Vatican was this cover up thing a problem. They take themselves way to seriously here.

Nice, a must see if in Venice, and another monument to the Catholic Church’s exploitation of the starving masses to build their places of worship.
I did not like the exploitation of today’s masses either — it’s a free place to visit, but two of the better areas have admission fees — one is 3 Euros and the other is 2 Euros. To see the most famous part of the basicica, you have to pay up.
As Italian cathedrals go, this isn’t the best. Like most of Venice, it needs some cleaning. The «Treasury» room wouldn’t qualify as a broom closet in the Vatican. I actually found the Jesuit Chiesa dei Gesurti more interesting.

An absolute must-​see while visiting Venice. Lines may be long, but they move pretty quickly. As with most anything in tourist spots, go early to save some time. While you are waiting, take some time to admire the external architecture, artwork, and just the vibrance of the piazza itself. Bags aren’t allowed, although I was allowed in with a UTG tactical messenger bag. Guess it depends on who’s checking that day. The view inside is quite amazing, although after spending over a week in Italy, a lot of the churches start to blend together in my mind. In fact, there are a lot of random, smaller churches in Venice that are charming in their own right.
It’s a tourist spot, for sure, but still a beautiful sight to admire with your own eyes!

Stunning basilica in Venezia. It was quite a walk for us to get here from where we were staying, but worth it. One of the best sights to see in the whole city. We arrived around 3:30 in the afternoon, only a little more than an hour before they’d close. I was afraid the line would be very long since all the websites said to go first thing in the morning. The line looked long when we got in but it moved very quickly. We did not pay for the bell tower or any of the extras, we just saw the main cathedral area, which is free to enter.
The inside is even more intricate than the outside. Amazing work and incredible detail everywhere you look. It is prohibited to take pictures of the inside, but everybody does anyway. Definitely worth a visit. Don’t miss it.

It is worth going inside this basilica and going to the museum on the upper floors. You definitely must see this imposing building.

Beautiful, just a remarkable church to see in person. There might be a long line, but don’t worry the queue goes really quick. BUT be aware that no backpacks are allowed.
If you’re facing the front entrance, walk to the left and either the 1^st or 2^nd small alley, make a left. You will see a cloak room and you can leave your bag safely there. If your party has already entered, you can show them the cloak card at the entrance and ask the security guard to let you instead of waiting in line again.
Inside the basilica is just beautiful, especially the gold ceiling. Also, the balcony provides some awesome views of the square and ocean. We spent about 30 mins or so, but you can easily spend an hour inside.

I LOVE this place. Had an amazing time. Venice is definitely a unique and wonderful place that NEEDS to be experienced! San Marcos is wonderful too but beware of the men trying to get you to feed the birds, they’ll hand you a bunch of bird food then ask for money.

Line moves quickly. 8Euro. There are some maps at the top– we didn’t choose the audio tour. Also some of those binocular things for 1E, one on each side.
Really pretty view. Air much colder (not sure about in summer).
Most importantly— perhaps this was just b/​c after the Paris attack, but when I went they were strict on NO bags. Cameras and wallets are ok. But zero purses, fanny packs, plastic bag-​o-​souvenirs– no.
Beware– the bells actually ring a few minutes after each hour. I would imagine it’s soo loud!
Also, when the square is underwater there are risers to walk over. Be sure to get in the riser that goes to the tower, not the one going to the church (which is wayy longer and slower).
Have fun!

This place is simply beautiful. It’s free to get in, you may have to wait in quite a line, but it’s well worth it. Be sure to look up at the detail on the ceiling. The outside is of course very spectacular too.

Une vue mémorable sur la ville de Venise. Il peut y avoir une assez longue file d’attente, il faut donc choisir un moment stratégique mais le panorama est splendide lorsqu’il fait beau et justifie toutes les attentes. Il y a bien sur beaucoup d’attrape-touristes mais l’on se contentera amplement de la vue.

I have to admit, right around this point on our trip it started to feel like «another Italian city, another church». However, after entering, you’ll be reminded that every church is different, and this one in particular is spectacular in it’s own special way.
We came as part of a tour, so I’m not sure about pricing and entering the different areas, but take my advice and get upstairs!
Sad note, no photography allowed inside, and I obeyed, so you’ll have to venture here yourself to see the fabulous mosaics (I feel much better now knowing that the tiles are not flat, but instead pyramid shaped and easier to work with). Truly magnificent the mosaic work inside this church is one of a kind, made even more special when you realize the linkage between the history of glass work in Venice combined with this masterpiece.
If you’re so lucky, make sure you head outside on the upper level balcony and watch the near by clock change time. This is considered the world’s first digital clock and watching the hour change is quite intriguing.
Also, make sure you check out the fabulous horses (now moved inside) and learn about their impressive history. Honestly, these statues were some of the best I’ve ever seen, and when you hear how old they are you’ll be amazed!

A must tourist spot. A lot of people and sometime the perfect day is not the best day to be there. Dress something comfortable and respect the rule. You can always find a good spot at the restaurant and sit outside to enjoy the view.

Uno de los imprescindibles en Venecia, en plena Piazza San Marco y adyacente al Palazzo Ducale. No sé si la entrada cuesta dinero, pero deduzco que no porque nosotros llevábamos un pase para saltarnos la cola que salió tirado de precio. En el interior se resarcen, eso sí, porque lo único que es gratis es la nave principal del templo, todo lo demás tiene entradas aparte y no demasiado baratas: ¿que quieres ver el tesoro (que encima es enano)? 3 €. ¿Qué quieres subir a los caballos y el museo? Creo que eran 5 €. ¿Que quieres ver el paño de oro tras el altar mayor? Otros tantos. Y sí, es una pasada, pero como modelo de negocio lo encontré bastante insultante, luego se da pie a que se diga que la Iglesia Católica tiene más dinero del que debería tener y no les va a faltar razón como sigan con estas prácticas tan poco piadosas.
Por lo demás, el propio edificio es muy oscuro por dentro y la planta de cruz griega y las hordas de visitantes no ayudan a conceder sensación de amplitud. En mi opinión lo más bonito son los caballos y la vista de la Piazza que hay desde ellos, y el paño de oro tras el altar mayor, aunque ya os digo que ambos cotizan caros.
Sinceramente, preferiría pagar una entrada en la puerta que incluyese todo y no tener que andar sacando el monedero cada cinco minutos, ¡es un modelo muy incómodo!

end of july, thousand of tourists are wating for free access,
outside all the details are already spectacular, but not worth to wait too long because there are so many things in venice to look for :-)

Yeah! The 100^th review for this place!
So… You’re going to come here. Basic tips:
— Entrance is free. (Read on…)
— Wear something to your knees and with sleeves if you can, ladies. If you don’t, you have to buy a 1 Euro disposable cloth for each of your offensive areas. Lol
— There are a lot of opportunities for them to nickel-​and-​dime you, and I say do them since it still ends up being about 1 Euros per person.
— 5 Euros gets you into the museum, and you get to see the REAL horses of San Marco. Plus you can go to the view and see mosaics up close. Way better opportunity just for paying 5 Euros vs free.
— 2 Euros to see the Pala d’Oro, a huge piece of art made of hundreds of various jewels, pearls, and gold. If relics were people at a big party, Pala d’Oro would turn up.
— There’s a treasury for 3 Euros, I think. If you really like old, expensive stuff, go for it. It makes no difference to me, so I would skip. (In all fairness, their relics are some prime Byzantine art, and loads of this stuff was sacked from Constantinople.)
— Look on Wikipedia and screen shot the pages of the basilica to read while you are walking around. Or download an audio guide app if available. I didn’t see any audio guide available, and this is a place packed with so much symbolism and history.
— lines are quite atrocious during the first half of the day. Wait until afternoon when everyone is dying from way too many carbs for lunch to hop in line!
— This is one of the coolest churches you will see in your life. Read Dan Brown’s «Inferno» before your trip if you want to learn more about this place!
— They say no pics. Don’t be a douche. Just enjoy the moment!

One of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen. Incredible little details. Definitely worth visit! Especially in the evening time when the market squere of San Marco is beautifully lighted and some orhestras are playing nice music.

Very beautiful outside, but I wasn’t able to enter due to the very long line, the entire square was filled with tourists.
There were so many people in the city, it was absolutely nuts, I can see never being interested in visiting this city again because of the insanity. Great city though, but far too crowded. Try visiting on the off season maybe.

Este es uno de los lugares soñados para sacarse fotos.
Los canales de Venecia hacen que uno empiece a caminar sin rumbo y se pierda.
Dos cosas son inevitables en este lugar: pedirle ayuda a alguien para que te oriente y visitar la famosa Piazza San Marcos, donde se colocan tarimas para cuando el mar crece, o donde encontras los canales limpios de color celeste y con puestos de frutas, verduras o pescado cruzando cada puente.

Located adjacent to the Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) you’d be wise to visit both on a fine Venice afternoon.
As you enter this holy landmark you are transported back in time — thousands of years. You’ll marvel at the beautiful mosaic ceilings, the gold mosaic domes.
The church is massive — grand — a visual spectacle. Picture taking is allowed thought «no flash» in certain areas.
A must see while in Venice…

This church will ruin most other church’s for you. After seeing this one it’ll seem like the others aren’t really trying.
Ornate to the nth degree. I’ll bet the dudes that built this place were high fiving each other like every 5 minutes.
One note, bring your change. While it’s free to get in (genius). The ‘treasure’ section costs 2 euros the ‘balcony’ costs 5 euros and some other section (I forget what’s in it) costs 3 euros. So 10 euros for the full monty.

A true must-​see that lives up to all the hype. It’s one of those places that just seeing pictures will never allow you to fully grasp the magnitude of the beauty and sheer awe this place brings.
I think a lot of the other reviews did a great job reviewing the history and beauty, so all I can say is that you need to see it for yourself.

A must stop in Venice and one of the first things we did.
Quite simply this is one of the most impressive buildings you will ever step foot in. I can only think of the Aya Sofya making an impression like this church does, and oddly enough, their design and bling are similar. The Basilica is open for prayer and there are areas open to the public to visit and a few that you need to pay to have access to.
Of course, you are going to want to take some time to appreciate the spectacular mosaics of shimmering gold covering the ceilings. I also found the elaborately tiled floors pretty cool as well. Pay to see the Pala di Ora, covered with gold and jewels. The treasury hosts a lot of cool relics and even the skull of a former Doge. The museum gives you an even better view of the ceilings and one of the best of the square that you will have if you walk around the roof outside. In the museum you will find the original bronze horses that used to adorn the front entrance and have since been moved here. These Quadriga have been well traveled and were once stolen from atom the Hippodrome in Constantinople.
As we were here during the winter, crowds were not much of a deal. However, it surely gets busy and you’d be well advised to plan our your visit. Dress like you are going to a church or you’ll be asked to cover up.

I swear it — in each city we visited the use of gold, the intricate stone carvings, the detail of these basilicas just got better and better. Rumor has it that back in the day Venice was all about beating out the rest of the country in order to show they deserved their independence… I’m not going to get into the politics of it all but these guys certainly deserve something special for the incredible design of Basilica di San Marco. So. Much. Gold. On the ceiling. The marble. The mosaic tile work. Everything inside this structure was unbelievable.
Another must visit in Venice.

If sightseeing is your thing when on holiday then you are not going to want to miss the basilica. This is a step back in history to when buildings were built based on how magnificent the domes and paintings inside them were.
If you are interested in history at all you will love this place. Make sure you climb to the top and get some pictures across the square and the water. These are some of the most impressive photos you will ever take.
Best tip I can give you is book in advance to get a timed slot. This allows you a different door to go through and avoids the GIGANTIC tourist queues.
Other than that just enjoy the view and soak up the historic atmosphere.

Rien de plus facile pour localiser la basilique de San Marco puisqu’elle se trouve sur la place éponyme. Dernière demeure de Saint Marc, elle a été tout spécifiquement construite pour permettre d’y contenir des reliques exportés d’Alexandrie par des marchands vénitiens.
Bâtie en forme de croix grecque avec cinq coupoles et s’étendant sur 8000 mètres carrés de mosaïques, son architecture est d’inspiration Byzantine. On peut admirer une innombrable collections composés notamment d’argenteries et de pierres précieuses. Un plaisir des yeux à profiter pleinement durant la visite car hélas, il est interdit de prendre des photos de son intérieur. En revanche il est toujours possible depuis la «Loggia Dei Cavalli, d’obtenir une pleine vue sur la place Saint Marc.

This is a great Greek basilica. Built in the middle ages it is a pre baroque structure so big, but dark. While free to enter, the tour costs money, and to enter anything beyond the center of the church you pay a few euros at each door. It adds up and you really feel nickel and dimed. While this church has great Byzantine style wall mosaics, fantastic marble floor parterns it has seen a few years– it is like walking into someone’s rich grandparents house and expecting you to be impressed with their work.
The neatest thing to me was how over the last 1000 year’s the pylons beneath the church have settled unevenly, and the floor now seems to have rolling waves– watch your step.
Not a must see

A few months after posting a review for the Basilica di San Marcos, I received the following note from Unilocal HQ:
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Not my own. eh? I invite my Unilocal audience to judge for themselves in with the Text and of course my picture (which was not removed). I’ll also add that I’ve been to Venice a few times previous, and this in one place I have stopped and enjoyed every time.
The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark is a signature Church among many in Venezia. It is the most famous of the City’s churches and one of the best known examples of Italy-​Byzantine architecture. You can’t miss it from the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco, adjacent and connected to the Doge’s Palace (which Gayle and I visited during our most recent visit), easily visible from the water, and with well marked directions in all the right places.
The Chiesa d’Oro also expects modesty and no backpacks. So for the few times that I have entered the Church, the bag got checked nearby, shorts and flip flops were out, and Gayle needed covered up a bit more. There’s also been a bit of a line, but it’s worth the wait and the «Oh Wow» factor once you’re inside. If you want to actually come here and attend Mass, there’s a side entrance for that.

Wasn’t sure which entry to leave a review on as there are 2 here on Unilocal,but this one has more reviews so here it goes…
If you only see one thing during your stay in Venice (other than just strolling the streets and taking in the lovely views) it should be the Basilica and the attached museum. Even if you’re not a religious person, it will take your breath away — promise.
Entry to the Basilica is free and if you go at an «off» time there will be a shorter line. But the areas that charge entrance are certainly worthwhile, such as the treasure chamber and the alter (2 Euros for one and 3 Euros for the other). The golden alter is incredible. The treasures are beautifully crafted. But the real treasure here is the Basilica itself. Take your time and stroll around, looking up. The whole ceiling is a mosaic of glittering gold with depictions that are so realistic they look painted.
My favorite part of my Basilica visit is the museum (5 Euros) that gets you up onto the second level. From here you can get a closer view of that amazing mosaic ceiling. There are also samples of the mosaic and stone work that you can see close up, illuminated texts, tapestries, etc. You can then walk out on the balcony to get magnificent views overlooking the Piazza and the lagoon. The balcony is home to the replica horses, while inside you can see the restored original horses now protected from the elements.
I’ve been to many churches in Europe, and this is one of my favorites right up there with St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. I haven’t been a practicing Catholic for 20+ years and I was so moved here that I actually bought a rosary as a souvenir.

Absolutely breath taking, however they’re currently having renovations done so you can’t really enjoy the basilica fully. You do have to pay a fee to see all the jewels (4 euros) museum (5 euros) and the bell tower (8 euros). The bell tower is breath taking and worth the fee. They only let a certain amount of people into the basilica at a time which is nice and it controls the tourist traffic, and I think it’s a better experience overall for everyone.
There is no video or pictures inside the basilica itself, however people are disrespect and will snap pictures.

Absolutely beautiful!
This is a must see while in Venice.
Despite other reviews — I did not wait in line to enter. It was a Thursday around 3pm, just after carnival had ended and the place was empty!
As others have mentioned — this is a place of worship. They will absolutely NOT let you in if you are showing too much skin. No tank tops, shorts, etc. It doesn’t matter the weather. So, if it’s hot, carry a shawl or something to cover yourself, otherwise you won’t be seeing this wonderful place.
I was happy to see that entrance to the Basilica itself was free. However, there are 3 separate things inside that cost extra — the «treasures,» the «Pala d’Oro,» and the terrace and museum upstairs. I paid for all 3, but was only (VERY) disappointed with the «treasures.» I believe it was 5 euro or something to enter, but it was a waste of time (in my opinion). It’s a very small room and there just isn’t enough to see to warrant the fee.
The Pala d’Oro was AMAZING! Definitely don’t miss it while you are there — it’s gorgeous and one of a kind.
You can take great pictures from the terrace (the stairs to get up there are super scary and steep though, so be careful!), and you can also see the original 4 horses that used to stand on top of the basilica (now replaced by replicas).
There are signs all over that say «no pictures,» but when I entered, there were people taking pictures of EVERYTHING, with their flashes on. I snapped a few photos, but ensured that my flash was off, as I felt it was rude otherwise.
If you are in Venice and you do not see the Basilica, you are missing out!

This is a very beautiful church in an amazing square… This is one of the best known examples of Italo-​Byzantine architecture.
No back packs are allowed, lucky we were 3 so we took turns in looking after the back packs while others went in. Take your time as It’s really magnificent inside and you don’t want to miss the fine details. Plus be prepared to line up as they only let limited people in at given time.
As soon as you come out their is a souvenir shop.

Mit Venedig verbinde ich persönlich ganz wunderschöné Erinnerungen und einer meiner schönsten Urlaubserlebnisse. So gehört auch die Basilica di San Marco zu einer wunderschönen Sehenswürdigkeit, die unbedingt zu besuchen ist, wenn man sich in Venedig aufhält.

WOW is about all I can say and say it many many many times :-))
I have seen many old Churches and Cathedrals and love visiting them all over the place and this would have to take the prize for opulence and intricate art work.
First there is the exterior when placed within the Piazza San Marco is a beautiful and grand piece of architecture. Then you enter the Basilica and you are wowed by the amount of gold and jewels that have been used in the interior and its mind boggling. See my pictures for more details.
The only drawback is the amount of people they let in and it was quite busy. Takes away from the charm of the place and the amount of people using flash photography was very annoying and there was no one stopping it. When you are in darker interiors the flash is very distracting.
I will end by saying that this is one place you should visit once in your life. Amazing to know that hundreds of years ago 65 tons (not sure how accurate this is could be a lot more) of wood pillars were put down to build this church. An amazing feat of human engineering and creativity and a sight to see.

Sehr beeindruckende Kirche, äußerst prachtvoll innen wie außen. Allerdings total voll, der Einlass ist konfus, das Abgeben der Taschen zwei Straßen weiter ist extrem nervig und ganz besonders ätzend sind die vielen Touristen, die offenbar blind sind und das Fotografieren verboten-​Schild nicht gesehen haben.

ein sehr imposantes Bauwerk, wir sind nicht rein, da es sehr heiß war und die Schlange gut 100 Meter lang war.

Magnifique, à visiter!

Tout le monde aime Venise, la ville est sublime, tout est beau, et la Basilique est a couper le soufflé!

La place saint Marc autant que la Basilique est à couper le soufflé. Incontournable si on va à Venise.

Ein kostenpflichtiger Besuch der Terrasse ist lohnenswert und bietet einen tollen Ausblick auf den Platz. Den Rest empfand ich eher als durchschnittlich interessant, den kostenpflichtigen Besuch der Schatzkammer als Touristennepp.

Visite incontournable
La basilique Saint-​Marc est la plus importante basilique de Venise, construite en 828 sur la place Saint-​Marc, proche du Campanile de Saint Marc et au Palais des Doges, proche du Grand Canal. Elle est un remarquable exemple d’architecture byzantine, et abrite les reliques sacrées de Saint Marc l’évangéliste. Elle brûla dans l’incendie qui ravagea le palais ducal en 976.

La Basílica de San Marcos es el principal templo católico de la ciudad de Venecia (Italia) y la obra maestra de la influencia bizantina en el Véneto. Se encuentra justo en el lado opuesto a la Fabbrica Nuova. Su construcción fue iniciada en 828 para guardar el cuerpo de San Marcos, traído desde Alejandría. Concebida como una prolongación del palacio ducal, al principio era de cruz griega, cúpula sobre crucero y brazos (5 cúpulas). Fue quemada en un motín en el 975 y reconstruida en el siglo XI por arquitectos y obreros de Constantinopla. Las obras se iniciaron probablemente en 1063, y el nuevo templo fue consagrado diez años después. En el s XIII se le añade un nártex cubierto con cúpulas más pequeñas que envuelve el brazo inferior de la cruz. Fue modificada también en los siglos XV y XVII.
Una ley de la República Veneciana imponía como tributo que los mercaderes afortunados, después de hacer negocios provechosos, hicieran un regalo para embellecer San Marcos. De ahí la variedad de estilos y materiales. San Marcos es un museo vivo de arte bizantino latinizado. Con su decoración intacta de mosaicos, parece más bizantino que las iglesias de Constantinopla blanqueadas por los turcos, o las de Salónica, ahumadas por los incendios. Tiene planta de cruz griega, cinco cúpulas y decoración en mármol y mosaicos. La fachada presenta nichos profundos de influencia occidental decorados con columnas y con mosaicos de oro del siglo XII. Los 4 Caballos de San Marcos representan la fuerza estatal. En el siglo XV se le añaden los gabletes a los arcos del piso superior y chapiteles, por influencia del gótico europeo. La forma exterior de las cúpulas no coincide con la interior, parecen más grandes de lo que son en realidad. Fue pagada con el saqueo de Constantinopla.
CUIDADO CON LOS PRECIOS Y CON LOS QUE LES GUSTA METER LA MANO EN LOS BOLSOS Y BOLSILLOS DE LOS DEMÁS

Where? Place Saint Marc
When? Quand il n’y a pas trop d’affluence
Why? Pour les influences byzantines de cette basilique et la faste de son marbre et de ses mosaïques
Who? Les guichetiers, installés à différents endroits de la basilique, comprenez: tous les passages vers des parties payantes…
What? La façade qui provoque, à coup sûr, l’émerveillement

Un mois particulier pour la visite de Venise: Janvier. A l’embarcadère de la Piazza San Marco, on emprunte le vaporetto pour une promenade le long du Canal Grande. A la nuit, le brouillard recouvre le canal et les palais qui le bordent. Une sensation de mystère très forte, se dégage de ces instants si particuliers.

C’est impressionnant et a faire évidemment à Venise. Les mosaïques sont a couper le soufflé.
Important: Les sac a dos y sont interdits et la consigne gratuite se trouve dans une ruelle à gauche de la basilique. Pensez à y passer avant même de faire la queue.
Mon coup de gueule: C’est très à la mode mais les photos même sans flash sont interdites dans quasi tous les lieux visitables de Venise dans le seul but de vendre reliures et cartes postales en sortant. C’est extrèmement pénible. La basilique n’échappe pas à cette mode.

Magnifique! L’intérieur est exceptionnel

Da schon ausführlichere geschichtliche sowie architektonische Beschreibungen vorliegen kann ich nur jedem den Besuch dieses architektonisch beeindruckenden christlichen Gotteshauses ans Herz legen.
Für mich eine der weltweit schönsten Dome. Leider Fotoverbot inside, die Wärter sind auch überwiegend sehr unentspannt. Wie in jedem Gotteshaus sollte man sich angemessen kleiden.
Durch die heutige Lage 1m unter dem Grundwasserspiegel immer stark vom Aqua Alta betroffen und dann entweder durch den überfluteten Petersplatz nicht zu betreteten oder wenn ja nach Wasserrückzug durch Schlamm und Nässe nicht ungefährlich.

Moment innoubliable, la basilique est magnifique et reste un monument à né pas louper lors d’un séjour en Italie.
L’ambiance y est particulière et magique !

Der Markusdom wurde als Staats– und Hofkirche des Dogen für die im Jahre ⁸²⁷⁄₈ aus Alexandria entführten Gebeine des heiligen Evangelisten Markus erbaut. Der Doge Giustiniano Partecipazio empfing die wertvolle Reliquie (Als man mit der Fracht am Sitz des Bischofs von San Pietro di Castello anlegen wollte, habe der heilige Evangelist ein deutliches Zeichen gegebein, daß er unbedingt zum Dogen wollte.) in allen Ehren und ließ sie in im nordwestlichen Eckturm des von seinem Vater und Vorgänger errichteten Kastells unterbringen (Dieser Turm sei daher als einziges vom mittelalterlichen Dogenpalast erhalten=Schatzkammer.) und ordnete sofort den Bau einer Basilika an. Diese Kirche wurde unter seinem Bruder und Nachfolger, dem Dogen Giovanni Partecipazio I. (829 – 836), erbaut. Während des Aufstandes gegen den Dogen Pietro Candiano IV. (959 – 976 erm.) wurde der 1. Dom in Brand gesteckt, war aber wohl nicht (vollständig) abgebrannt und der heilige Doge Pietro Orseolo I. (967 – 978, 988) ließ die Kirche auf eigene Kosten wieder aufbauen/​restaurieren. Der heutige 3. Bau mit 5 Kuppeln nach dem Vorbild der Apostelkirche von Konstantinopel1 aus dem Jahr 1063 wurde vom Dogen Dominico Contarini (1043 – 1071) initiiert.
Bei Begründung des 3. Baus war wohl die Reliquie 1063 in einer Säule untergebracht worden oder samt dieser Säule aus dem 1. oder 2. Bau im den Neubau intergriert. Sie war in Vergessenheit geraten und so tauchten bei Gelegenheit der Wiedereröffnung der Kirche die beim Brand des 1. Baus 976 verloren gegangenen Gebeine des heiligen Marcus auf wunderbare Weise wieder auf.
Während der laufenden Bauarbeiten erließ der Doge Domenico Silvio (oder Selvo, 1071 – 1084) 1075 ein Gesetz, das die ganze Stadt verpflichtete, sich an der Ausstattung der Markuskirche zu beteiligen und insbesondere jeden Heimkehrer anwies, ein Schmuckstück dafür mitzubringen. Es wurden Prokuratoren eingesetzt, um dies zu überwachen. So wurde das Gottshaus mit 2.643 Säulen, davon 292 an der Außenfront, ausgestattet. Nach 1100 wurde das Kircheninnere u.a. mit über 4.000 qm Mosaiken ausgeschmückt, die später teilweise durch Arbeiten u.a. von Tizian, Tintoretto, Veronese und Tiepolo ersetzt wurden. Nach der Eroberung von Konstantinopel 1204 kamen zahlreiche Beutestücke nach Venedig und weitere Versatzstücke (Spolien) wurden ins Gebäude eingefügt. Die Kuppeln wurden im 13. Jahrhundert erhöht, der bis dahin unverblendete Ziegelbau mit einer Marmorinkrustation versehen und Vergoldungen angebracht. Der Skulpturenschmuck des Hauptportals ist Mitte des 13. Jh. entstanden. Vom 14. bis zum 16. Jh. wurden weitere Veränderungen am Bau vorgenommen.
Auf Befehl Napoleons wurden die Domkapitel von San Pietro Castello und der Basilika di San Marco am 26. Oktober 1807 vereinigt und der französische Militärgnom dekretierte auch, daß der Patriarch gefälligst seinen Sitz beim Markusdom zu nehmen habe. Die Erhebung des Markusdoms zur Kathedrale (Bischofskriche) wurde erst 1821 durch Papst Pius VII. anerkannt.

Tout simplement magnifique: tout est beau du sol au plafond. A voir absolument

La basilique Saint-​Marc (San Marco di Venezia) est la plus importante basilique de Venise, construite en 828 sur la place Saint-​Marc, adjacente et reliée au Campanile de Saint Marc et au Palais des Doges, proche du Grand Canal. Elle est un remarquable exemple d’architecture byzantine.
Un vrai enchantement

Se empleaba como campanario de la basílica y como faro del puerto, reflejándose el sol, durante el día, en su parte superior cubierta de bronce. El edificio fue construido en ladrillo y sólo tenía veinte metros de cimientos, por lo que un fallo estructural provocó su caída.
Lugar emblemático situado en la plaza de san marcos junto a la basilia de San Marcos y el canal principal de venezia.
El Campanile tiene 98 metros de altura, y su base está en la zona más baja de Venecia.
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Die Basilica di San Marco, der Markusdom, ist wohl die bekannteste Sehenswürdigkeit Venedigs. Sie befindet sich auf dem Platz Piazza San Marco, der auch dafür bekannt ist, dass er meist von zahlreichen Tauben bevölkert wird ;)
Die mittelalterliche Basilika, die im venezianisch-​byzantinischen Stil ausgestattet ist, zählt zu Recht zu den schönsten Kirchen Italiens!
Wie beim Besuch aller italienischen Kirchen, muss man auch hier darauf achten, dass man angemessen gekleidet ist, d. h. keine kurzen Hosen, kurze Röcke oder ärmellose Tops.

La basilique Saint-​Marc (San Marco di Venezia en italien) est la plus importante basilique de Venise si somptueuse et magnifique, construite en 828 sur la place Saint-​Marc, adjacente et reliée au Campanile de Saint Marc et au Palais des Doges, proche du Grand Canal. Elle est un remarquable exemple d’architecture byzantine elle prendra modèle sur l’église des Saints-​Apôtres de Constantinople construite par le Doge Giustiniano Participazio pour abriter les reliques sacrées de Saint Marc l’évangéliste, puissant saint protecteur de la ville. Mais elle brûla dans l’incendie qui ravagea le palais ducal en 976.

Joyaux de la place du même nom, cette église mélange avec brio la culture occidentale et orientale.
Rien que l’extérieure déjà vaut le temps de s’y arrêter un instant et de détailler ses décors
Sa façade richement ornée de mosaïques colorées est composée de 5 portails surmontés de balcon.
L’intérieur est tout aussi beau. Possibilité de visite payante pour voir de plus près le retable d’or et le trésor.

En memoria del apostol San Marcos, da nombre tanto a la basilica como a la plaza esta muy bonita, una de las cosas inprencisdible para ver en venecia. Sus mosaicos en pan de oro son super bonitos. Tambien se puede subir arriba.

Para ser sinceros la masa de palomas que hay en esta plaza le quita bastante romanticismo al asunto las probabilidades de ser atacado y/​o pringado por una de las ratas del aire son bastante altas.
Sin embargo, no puedes ir a Venecia y no sacarte una foto con San Marcos detrás a no ser que esté inundada, claro! Mejor, como en casi todo, ir prontito por la mañana: si no, las visitas al interior de la basílica pueden alargarse más de lo debido ya que, al no poder entrar con mochilas, se forma bastante cola en el ‘guardarropa’ que tienen.
A evitar tomarse un cafecito en una de las cafeterías de los soportales de la plaza a no ser que sea para fardar de haber tomado un café en San Marcos, porque es un robo!
Por cierto, precioso el suelo de la basílica por dentro lo dejo en foto, la verdad es que me pareció alucinante!

Der Markusdom ist die Kathedrale des Patriarchen von Venedig. Die enge Verbindung Venedigs mit dem Orient bewirkte, dass die zu den Bauarbeiten herangezogenen Künstler vor allem nach byzantinischen Vorbildern arbeiteten. Ursprünglich eine romanische Backsteinbasilika, wurde die Markuskirche 1063 durch den Anbau von Seitenschiffen erweitert und erhielt ihre jetzige Form. Die Anbauten des 13. Jahrhunderts sind im byzantinischen, die des 14. Jahrhunderts im gotischen Stil gehalten.
Die Mosaike auf Goldgrund (Gesamtfläche 4.240 m!) führten zu dem Namen Goldene Basilika. Die Ältesten stammen aus dem 12. Jahrhundert, der größte Teil aber entstand im 13. Jahrhundert.
Die Hauptfassade beinhaltet fünf eindrucksvolle Portale und das mit Löwenköpfen verzierte Haupttor, umgeben von drei Bogen mit Skulpturen aus dem 13. Jahrhundert. Das Bogenmosaik Jüngstes Gericht stammt von 1816. Vor der Fensteröffnung im oberen Stockwerk, steht auf einer Galerie eine Kopie des berühmten antiken Viergespanns aus vergoldeter Bronze. Sie stammen vermutlich von einem Triumphbogen Neros.
Der Mosaikschmuck (1220 – 1290)der Vorhalle zeigt Szenen aus dem Alten Testament. Der Kirchenraum wird von vier mächtigen Pfeilern und sechs Säulen in drei Schiffe geteilt. Auf den Pfeilern ruhen die fünf Kuppeln.

Superbe
Cette basilique reflète l’art italien, les plafonds sont magnifiques. Située au cœur de la place Saint Marc on né se lasse pas d’admirer sa façade extérieure.

Assez court
La partie gratuite est assez limité… même si magnifique… il vous faudra payer pour monter à l’étage ou pour voir le tresor de la basilique avec reliques des saints,… ou pour monter à l’étage et bénéficier de la vue sur la place St Marc

Une autre façon de voir Venise
L’entrée n’est pas très chère, la montée en haut du campanile (et la descente), du plus haut de Venise, se fait forcément à pied. Les grillages de protection vous empêcheront de faire de belles photos alors admirez le grand canal, la lagune et les autres îles au loin. Remarquez sur la place Saint Marc, ce que vous né pouvez voir d’en bas: les dessins sur les pierres noires du sol.

là haut perché
La vue est incomparable, on peut y admirer tout Venise et voir certaines autres Iles de la lagune comme le Lido ou la Giudecca. La Place Saint Marc paraît toute petite de ce si haut perchoir.

Belle vue
Très touristique mais d’ici vous aurez une superbe vue sur la ville et sur la place. Pour les fatigués, il y a même un ascenseur…

Une vue de toute beautée
Du haut de ce superbe monument on jouit d’une vue exceptionnelle sur la ville. C’est l’endroit idéal pour réaliser à quel point Venise dispose d’une architecture si particulière. On a également un beau panorama de la lagune.