St Mark's Basilica
ChurchVeniceAbout 1 hour
Byzantine rather than Italian in feel, and the interior is eight thousand square metres of gold mosaic — go on a bright day, when the light through the upper windows sets the whole ceiling alight. Short free visits, paid skip-the-line slots, and separate tickets for the Pala d'Oro and the loggia with the bronze horses. Large bags are refused at the door.
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