Introduction to St. Mark's Basilica: St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica San Marco) stands on the east side of St. Mark's Square in the center of Venice. It is named after the burial of St. Mark, the disciple of Jesus. The church was built in In 829 AD, it was rebuilt from 1043 to 1071. It was once the largest church in Europe in the Middle Ages and the starting point of the Fourth Crusade. As a treasure house with a rich collection of art, it is not only a classic of Venetian architectural art, It also represents the glory, wealth, history and faith of Venice.
The church building follows the Byzantine style and is in the shape of a Greek cross, covered with 5 hemispherical domes. The front of the church is 51.8 meters long, with 5 rib-arched Romanesque doors, and there are Eastern and Gothic spiers and various spires on the top. There are a variety of marble statues, reliefs and flower-shaped patterns. The body of the golden bronze horse in the collection is the same size as a real horse. The mosaic covering an area of 4,000 square meters, the architectural art integrates various artistic styles such as Eastern Byzantine art, ancient Roman art, medieval Gothic art and Renaissance art. It is inclusive, harmonious, beautiful and unparalleled.