St. Mark’s Basilica: Skip The Line With Terrace & Pala D’Oro Access

Tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica: Skip The Line With Terrace & Pala D’Oro Access.

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What’s Included

• Skip the line entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Access to Pala D’Oro
• Skip the line entrance to St. Mark’s Museum
• Access to the terrace with overview on St. Mark’s Square
• Downloadable audio guide app with commentary about the city of Venice (St Mark’s audio guide not included)

This is a great package to one of Venice’s most important church’s Saint Mark’s Basilica along with seeing the Pala D’Oro.

St Mark’s Basilica

Home to the relics of Saint Mark, the Basilica is now a symbol of Venice and recognised around the world. It was created in 820 AD by the Venetians and consecrated in 832 AD. A serious fire in the 900’s sadly meant it lost its original form. The Basilica we see today was created in 1063 AD after being commissioned by Doge Domenico Contarini and his successors.

Pala D’Oro

The Pala D’Oro stands behind the main alter and is the only example left in the world of intact and considerably sized Gothic goldsmithing. the Byzantine enamel which measures 3.34 meters in width and 2.12 meters in height is in split into two main parts, the upper and lower. The alter is decorated with over 1900 precious stones and gems.

St. Mark’s Museum

The museum is home to Flemish and Medicean tapestries, alter frontals, Persian carpets along with other furnishings and are on show for you to enjoy.

Why not upgrade to one of our great combination tickets. For St. Mark’s Basilica we offer:

• THE VENICE PASS which includes St Mark’s Basilica + a Gondola Ride + Doge’s Palace entry along with further discounts and other great ticket additions. Just click HERE for full ticket details.

St. Mark’s Basilica Opening Hours

Sunday: 14:00 – 17:15

Monday – Saturday: 09:30 – 17:15

St Mark’s Basilica Fun Facts

1. You are greeted by 4 bronze horses as you enter the Basilica’s museum. They were taken from Constantinople during the 4th crusade. They are just some of the pieces that were brought back from the crusade.
2. The church has a huge number of columns in it. Around 500!
3. The church is covered in mosaics which tell different stories from time.
4. The Pala D’Oro will shock you when you see it for the first time due to it being gold and covered in jewels.
5. The bell tower had survived multiple earthquakes over time with only small amounts of damage however in 1902 it collapsed due to one. It had to be rebuilt and wasn’t completed until 1912.