The very famous St. Mark’s Square has been the scene of some of the most important religious and political activities as well as the centre of the venetian social life. Find a spot in the middle of the piazza and look beack towards the Ala Napoleonica featuring the Museo Correr. Turn 90° to your right and you will be looking at the long wing of the Procuratie Vecchie, originally occupied by the Procurators of St. Mark, the highest officials of the Venetian Republic. Rotate another quarter-turn and you will be facing the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, a grandiose and magnificent hodgepodge of Byzantin Domes, mosaics and plundered treasure from the Near East and Asia.
St. Mark’s basilica boasts one of the richest and most precious altar screens in the world, covered with precious stones and enamel icons inlaid in gold. Look off to the right of the Basilica for a glimpse of the majestic Dodge’s Palace, overlooking the Venetian lagoon. The Doge’s Palace Venice is a unique treasure, the result of a fusion of architectural styles from different periods living in perfect harmony. Inside, the walls are made of stucco and the ceilings feature ornate works of art, the several paintings showcased boast the signature great such as Tintoretto, Veronese, Titian, Tiepolo and many others. Skip the long queues and visit the Dodge’s Palace and the Basilica with DG!
