St Mark's Basilica
The St Mark's Basilica (fully Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark) is one of the most important cathedral of Venice, Italy. It overlooks St. Mark's Square.
This cathedral is a rare example of Byzantine architecture in Western Europe.
History
Originally this cathedral was to be an extension of the Doge's Palace.[1] It was begun in 829 and ended in 832 as building for the remains of St. Mark that had been brought from Alexandria.[1][2]
St Mark's Basilica Media
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The nave of Saint Mark's Basilica, looking East, with the Dome of the Ascension above
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The entry to St Mark's, believed to date to the Participazio church
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Antonio Pellanda, reconstruction of the western façade of the Contarini church (1881)
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The juncture of the southern and western crossarms, showing the original brickwork and the subsequent embellishment
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The lateral aisle of the western crossarm, showing the arcade that strengthens the vault and the walkways above which were created with the removal of the galleries
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Basílica de S. Marcos - detalhe
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Venice city scenes...in St. Mark's square...St Mark's Basilica
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Entry to the chancel with the Dome of Immanuel above the high altar
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Petrus F., mosaic of Christ Pantocrator in the semi-dome of the apse with the Christogram ICXC (1506)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "St. Mark's Basilica - Useful Information – Venice Museums". www.venice-museum.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ↑ "San Marco Basilica | cathedral, Venice, Italy". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
