Architectural Detail Above the Main Door of Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice
by Marcy Wielfaert
Title
Architectural Detail Above the Main Door of Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice
Artist
Marcy Wielfaert
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, more commonly known as Saint Mark's basilica, was certainly a highlight of my visit to Venice. It is located adjacent to the Doges Palace in Saint Mark's square and originally was the chapel of the doge. The basilica is considered one of the best examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture and has been nicknamed the "church of gold" due to the lavish amount of actual gold incorporated into the building itself. Incredible Renaissance art is an integral of the exterior facade in four domed alcoves above the four large front doors. Each of these striking art pieces, made out of richly colored mosaic tiles, depicts one aspect of the history of the relics of Saint Mark's. This image is one of the four amazing mosaics. A variety of Italian marble is used in the pillars and columns under the domed alcoves and these pillars also flank the huge entrance doors below the art.
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November 7th, 2019
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