Overview
Built in 828 after Venetian merchants smuggled the relics of St. Mark from Alexandria, the current structure dates to a 1063 reconstruction. It is renowned for roughly 8,000 square meters of gold mosaics covering its interior and facade, plus four bronze horse statues (the originals are displayed inside). The building blends Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic styles. Entry to the nave is free, while the Pala d'Oro golden altarpiece and the terrace require separate tickets (about EUR 5-7). It sits right beside the Doge's Palace on St. Mark's Square.
Travel Tips
Lines are long in high season, so visit early morning or book online in advance. Shorts and sleeveless tops may bar entry.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Venice, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Italy on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near St Mark's Basilica
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Doge's Palace
The ornate Gothic palace of the Doges, the rulers of the Venetian Republic.
📍 94m away
Bridge of Sighs
A 17th-century Baroque bridge connecting the Doge's Palace to the old prison.
📍 111m away
Ca' d'Oro
The most ornate Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, nicknamed the 'House of Gold'.
📍 819m away
Ca' Rezzonico
An 18th-century Grand Canal palace now housing the Museum of 18th-Century Venice.
📍 1.2km away
Things to Do in Venice
Gondola Ride
Glide through Venice's small canals and Grand Canal aboard an iconic gondola for 30 minutes. About EUR 80-120 per gondola (up to 5)
Carnival Mask-Making Workshop
Craft and paint your own Carnival mask in the city that invented them. About EUR 40-60
Lagoon Island Hopping (Burano-Murano-Torcello)
Day boat tour visiting Burano, Murano, and Torcello, with glass demonstrations and the Lace Museum. About EUR 25-45