In AD 825, wily Venetian merchants allegedly smuggled St. Mark’s corpse out of Egypt in a barrel of pork fat to avoid inspection by Muslim authorities.
Venice built the St. Mark’s Basilica around its stolen saint in keeping with its own sense of supreme self-importance.
The Pala d’Oro
One of the richest pieces of goldwork in the world. Formerly this splendid altarpiece was only exhibited during major religious ceremonies. The Pala has now been moved so that visitors can observe it without getting in the way of religious services.
It’ s, without doubt, Venice’s most famous building.
In the city packed with architectural wonders, none beats St. Mark’s for sheer spectacle and bombastic exuberance.
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St. Mark’s Basilica
In AD 825, wily Venetian merchants allegedly smuggled St. Mark’s corpse out of Egypt in a barrel of pork fat to avoid inspection by Muslim authorities.
Venice built the St. Mark’s Basilica around its stolen saint in keeping with its own sense of supreme self-importance.
The Pala d’Oro
One of the richest pieces of goldwork in the world. Formerly this splendid altarpiece was only exhibited during major religious ceremonies. The Pala has now been moved so that visitors can observe it without getting in the way of religious services.
It’ s, without doubt, Venice’s most famous building.
In the city packed with architectural wonders, none beats St. Mark’s for sheer spectacle and bombastic exuberance.
