About Product
Product Code: THETT06
Duration: 02:00:00
Description
From the piazza we’ll head into a special entrance of the basilica accessible only to visitors joining a special night tour of St. Mark’s. It goes without saying that we won’t have to wait in line. As it is after hours, the church will be dark when we enter. But then as the lights are turned on one by one, the full majesty of St. Mark’s basilica will be revealed in all its glory. The basilica’s glittering mosaics extend over more than 4,000 square metres, and this jaw-dropping expanse of gold has for good reason given St. Mark’s the nickname of the Church of Gold.
On our tour your expert guide will teach you about the complicated iconography of these mosaics, how they were made and the enormous influence they were to have on the story of medieval art. From the oldest mosaics, crafted in the 11th-century, through the highpoint of medieval artisanship in the 1200s and right up to designs created by Renaissance and Mannerist masters like Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
Highlights
- Find out how local bishops asserted an ancient link with Saint Mark in the 8th century
- Gaze on glittering mosaics, and find out why St Mark’s is known as the Golden Church
- Marvel at the extraordinary fusion of architectural styles and traditions
Inclusions
- Tickets and Entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Group tour of max 25 people
- Night entrance to St.Mark's Basilica
- Headsets from 6 people
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Know Before You Book
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Customers with mobility difficulties, disabilities / special needs are required to report in advance
- Anyone who has not completed the full vaccination cycle must produce a negative COVID test
Know Before You Go
- Customers are required to cover knees and shoulders while in St. Mark’s Basilica
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security
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Location & Meeting Points
Venice
Venice