St. Mark's Basilica is Venice's crown jewel, a stunning Byzantine-Italian Romanesque cathedral famous for its golden mosaics covering 8,000 sq m. Built to house St. Mark's relics, it served as the Doge's chapel for centuries. The bronze Horses of Saint Mark are iconic symbols.
Basilica 3 EUR. Pala d'Oro +5 EUR. Museum +7 EUR. Bell Tower 10 EUR. Under 6: FREE. Skip-the-line 18-20 EUR
Vaporetto: Lines 1, 2, 5.1, 5.2 to San Marco. Water taxi also available. Located in Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice.
Free entry (queue!). Book online ~€3 to skip line. Pala d'Oro ~€5, museum ~€7, bell tower ~€10. Strict dress code! No large bags. Sundays - services.
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Yes! Since July 2025, there are no ticket offices - online booking only.
Useful tips for visiting St. Mark's Basilica
Since July 2025 tickets ONLY online! DRESS CODE: cover shoulders/knees. No large backpacks (free storage nearby). Visit early morning or late afternoon. Queues can exceed 1-2 hours in peak season.
Vaporetto: Lines 1, 2, 5.1, 5.2 to San Marco. Water taxi also available. Located in Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice.
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