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 ...

Venice's historic Saint Mark's Basilica will need millions of Euros ... and weakening the crypt which supports the body of the church. The city, built on a collection of small islands within ...

each offering unique glimpses into Venice’s rich history. Like a complex mosaic viewed up close, these lesser-known locations reveal the intricate details that make St. Mark’s Square truly ...