St. Mark's Basilica

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St. Mark's Basilica, a place of worship and historical association for Venetians, is without a doubt the leading symbol of the city of Venice, attracting visitors from far and wide because of its special charm and wealth of Oriental features. St Mark's Church was the Dukes' Chapel until the end of the 18th century and is therefore imbued with centuries of the civil and religious history of the Venetian Republic. Since 1807, when it became the city's cathedral instead of S. Pietro di Castello, it has welcomed worshipers from Venice and all over the world, It's Bishop holds the ancient title of Patriarch.