Basilica, Lookout
Venice is full of the best, as the Basilica of St. Mark in the square of the same name declares. It is the most famous example of sacred Byzantine architecture on the European continent. The basilica, completed in 1092, is nicknamed the "Temple of Gold" for its flamboyant façade of gold mosaics, which is further emphasised by the richly decorated interior. St Mark's Basilica is one of the most important monuments in Italy. [btn "The best…
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Basilica, Tower, Lookout
The Renaissance Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore stands on a small island of the same name just south of the main part of Venice and is visible from afar, for example from St Mark's Square. Its tower is a more subtle copy of St Mark's bell tower and is often confused with it. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Venice" https://www.booking.com/city/it/venice.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-benatky-san-giorgio] Ancient-style basilica The church itself was…
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Palace, Lookout
One of the smallest palaces in the centre of Venice attracts visitors thanks to its unusual outdoor spiral staircase. It has only been open since 2016 and is definitely worth a visit. The spiral staircase leads up to the arcade, which offers an interesting view of the whole of Venice from rooftop level. [imageFill 164837,164834,164835,164836] Admission and opening hours Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. The last entry is possible at 17:30. …
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Tower, Lookout
St Mark's is the main landmark of Venice and one of the most iconic buildings in Italy. It belongs to the neighbouring St Mark's Basilica, although it is not directly connected to it, nor was it built together with the basilica. [btn "The best hotels in St. Mark's Square" https://booking.com/landmark/it/st-mark-s-square-piazza-san-marco.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-benatky-zvonice] St Mark's Campanile is an unmissable structure and, at 98.6…
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