They smuggled the remains to Italy in barrels of pork ... center gable on the exterior of the basilica, you can even see a statue of St. Mark along with Venice's emblem: a lion with wings.

Known for its canals, waterways, bridges and other historic attractions, Venice, Italy, offers travelers ... You'll enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica, as well as a two-hour walking ...

Walking intoSt Mark Basilicais like stepping into a golden dream The shimmering mosaics towering domes and intricate carvings transport you to another world-a world where faith power and artistry inte ...

Saint Mark's is the most famous of a host of monuments endangered by the worst week of flooding seen in Venice since 1872. Venice's historic Saint Mark's Basilica will need millions of Euros of ...

a picture of Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, hung on the living room wall. Back then, I had no idea that one day I would have the chance to stand in St. Mark’s Square and gaze upon the ...

Venice is famously a far-from-cheap destination ... dominated by the dreamy domes and glittering mosaics of St Mark's Basilica. Strolling around 'the drawing room of Europe' – as Napoleon ...