St Mark's Basilica
Interior: Contains a wealth of paintings and sculpture. St Mark's body is contained in a sarcophagus beneath the altar.
Belltower: Once a lighthouse for ships, but now offers the best aerial views of Venice.
Opening hours: Daily, 9.45am - 4.45pm; Best time to visit is in late mornings (11.30-12.30), when the mosaics are lighted up.
Admission charges: Admission is free, but queues are expected to be long. So reserve your spot at http://www.alata.it/eng/booking/sanmarco.asp. It's free!
Getting there
1) From Piazzale Roma (by the water-bus lines): 1 (40mins), 52 direct (20mins), 82 direct (30mins)
2) From Train Station, Santa Lucia (by the water-bus lines): 1 (35mins), 52 direct (25mins), 82 direct (25mins)
Note: Backpacks and cameras are not allowed inside, so deposit them first before you join the queue.
St Mark's Square
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