Basilica of San Marco, Venice
Title
Basilica of San Marco, Venice
Creator
Republic of Venice
Subject
Italy--Venice
Architecture--Italy--Venice
Italy--Venice--St. Mark
Venice--Piazza San Marco
Description
The Basilica of San Marco served as the spiritual heart of the Republic of Venice. Technically the private chapel of the leader of Venice -- the Doge -- this church houses the remains of the city's patron saint, Mark. Contrary to popular belief, San Marco is not a cathedral. The cathedral of Venice, San Pietro di Castello - is located far outside the city center. This peripheral location was intended to marginalize the importance of the papacy within the city's urban fabric.
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Republic of Venice, “Basilica of San Marco, Venice,” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed April 25, 2024, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/680.
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