The church was built in honor of St. Mark the Evangelist, whose remains were stolen in Alexandria, Egypt, by a couple crafty Venetians, intent on bringing him to rest in Venice. (What made them ...

For more information, visit the campanile page on the Basilica di San Marco's website. Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride (2688 reviews) ...

The days are crisp but flooded with sunshine. At night, a thick fog rolls in clinging to the old-fashioned street lamps and ...

One of the most ancient churches of Venice, a Byzantine basilica established in the year 639, counts among the 60 churches damaged in three exceptional floods last week, officials said Tuesday.