Basilica di San Marco
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If there were more stars available to rate this place I would have given them. It is beyond any words I can find to describe the beauty, workmanship and location. It's meant to impress and certainly succeeds. When you're standing in the Piazza San Marco and the church bells start to ring it almost brings tears to your eyes.
Reviewed by: gregoryy from on Aug 03 2009
This place is so amazing. Like many chuches in Italy, make sure you're dressed appropriately--men and women need to have their shoulders covered--no tank top T shirts. Also, you're not allowed to have a pack back or big bag. They will make you leave the line and check it at another church around the corner, but you get to come right back in after you check your items. There always is a long line, but it moves quickly. It truly is unlike any place you've ever been. A strange mix of Christianity and the Middle East.
Reviewed by: Tom from on Jun 22 2009
The lines were incredible even though we got in line 45 minutes before it opened. The interior is pretty but it probably would've been more interesting to take a tour - we spent 1 hour in line and 15 minutes walking through.
Reviewed by: aussie2liz from on Sep 30 2007
i havent seen anything more beautiful then the balisica di san marco in venice italy ...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 16 2007
Getting into the church is free. Once you get inside though you may want to visit the Treasury or Museum, both of which have fees. We went into the museum which cost us 3 euros each. I wanted to see the real bronze horses. Not a large museum by any means, but plenty to look at. One of my favorite parts was being able to walk out on the balcony (loggia) where the horses (fake ones) are. A very nice view of St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace can be seen from here.
Reviewed by: Rhonda from on Feb 18 2007
The basilica is absolutely beautiful inside. The byzantine mosaics covering the interior are so intricate, it's hard to imagine the patience and skills that go into building such a place over several centuries. It is worth the admission to go upstairs. Not only do you get a much better view of the mosaics, you also get access to the outside loggia (balcony) where the bronze horses are located. The view of Piazza San Marcos from here is stunning, make sure you have your camera. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by: Susan from on Apr 09 2006
World-Famous Basilica
Back to Basilica di San Marco
If there were more stars available to rate this place I would have given them. It is beyond any words I can find to describe the beauty, workmanship and location. It's meant to impress and certainly succeeds. When you're standing in the Piazza San Marco and the church bells start to ring it almost brings tears to your eyes.
Reviewed by: gregoryy from on Aug 03 2009
This place is so amazing. Like many chuches in Italy, make sure you're dressed appropriately--men and women need to have their shoulders covered--no tank top T shirts. Also, you're not allowed to have a pack back or big bag. They will make you leave the line and check it at another church around the corner, but you get to come right back in after you check your items. There always is a long line, but it moves quickly. It truly is unlike any place you've ever been. A strange mix of Christianity and the Middle East.
Reviewed by: Tom from on Jun 22 2009
The lines were incredible even though we got in line 45 minutes before it opened. The interior is pretty but it probably would've been more interesting to take a tour - we spent 1 hour in line and 15 minutes walking through.
Reviewed by: aussie2liz from on Sep 30 2007
i havent seen anything more beautiful then the balisica di san marco in venice italy ...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 16 2007
Getting into the church is free. Once you get inside though you may want to visit the Treasury or Museum, both of which have fees. We went into the museum which cost us 3 euros each. I wanted to see the real bronze horses. Not a large museum by any means, but plenty to look at. One of my favorite parts was being able to walk out on the balcony (loggia) where the horses (fake ones) are. A very nice view of St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace can be seen from here.
Reviewed by: Rhonda from on Feb 18 2007
The basilica is absolutely beautiful inside. The byzantine mosaics covering the interior are so intricate, it's hard to imagine the patience and skills that go into building such a place over several centuries. It is worth the admission to go upstairs. Not only do you get a much better view of the mosaics, you also get access to the outside loggia (balcony) where the bronze horses are located. The view of Piazza San Marcos from here is stunning, make sure you have your camera. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by: Susan from on Apr 09 2006
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