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 ...

Currently, cruise ships pass within 300 meters of St. Mark's Square, granting a stunning view to those aboard the ship but presenting a jarring sight against the backdrop of Venice's Byzantine ...

Saint Mark's is the most famous of a host of monuments endangered by the worst week of flooding seen in Venice since 1872. Venice's historic Saint Mark's Basilica will need millions of Euros of ...

Flooded Venice has been hit by a new high tide of 154cm (5ft), giving residents no respite from a crisis costing Italy millions of euros. World-famous St Mark's Square, a magnet for tourists ...

Know, too, that St. Mark's Basilica only offers skip-the-line tickets from April to October. This tour could be a great way to start your visit to Venice. According to reviewers, valuable ...