St. Mark’s Basilica with Pala D’oro - VEN02

Experience the allure of Venice as we unravel the secrets of one of its most iconic treasures: St. Mark’s Basilica, the golden Basilica.
Prepare to be enchanted by the grandeur of this magnificent and one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece, where the fusion between Eastern and Western influences creates an awe-inspiring spectacle of lights and timeless beauty.
You will be enveloped by the majesty of the Basilicas’s resplendent golden mosaics and exquisite marble inlays. Along with your guide, each step will transport you trough the annals of time.
But your visit to the iconic landmark of Venice includes a very special feature too: you will admire the mesmerizing beauty of the Pala d’Oro, an extraordinary altar retable dating back to 10^th-12^th century.
This masterpiece features 250 exquisite cloisonné enamels, adorned on a backdrop of shimmering sheet gold. The Pala d’Oro is universally considered to be the most precious and refined expression of Byzantine genius and the cult of light.