Basilica of San Marco in Italy, Rome resort
Rating: 8,6/10 (3454 votes)  The Church of San Marco is a three-aisled titular basilica located in the square of the same name and surrounded by the Palazzo Venezia. The first church was erected in honor of the apostle Mark in 336, and in 828-844 completely rebuilt. In 1455-1471, Cardinal Pietro Barbo ordered to rebuild part of the church, after which it became part of the Palazzo Venezia. In the middle of the 18th century, the interior of the temple acquired a baroque style. The apse of the church is decorated with a unique mosaic dating from the 9th century, depicting Christ surrounded by saints and apostles, as well as Gregory IV with a square halo. Gregory is holding a model of the church. We also recommend reading Agiofaraggo gorge in Greece, Heraklion resort Topic: Basilica of San Marco in Italy, Rome resort. |
