St. Mark’s Basilica

Venice’s Byzantine Beauty

St. Mark’s Basilica is Venice’s most famous church, known for its stunning Byzantine mosaics and opulent architecture. It sits on St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice’s cultural and religious life.

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