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Gold...the alter is made of gold. Congrats you escaped Venice!!
Giovanni Musolino has written: 'La Basilica di San Marco in Venezia' -- subject(s): San Marco (Basilica : Venice, Italy) 'Torcello'
Otto Demus has written: 'The mosaics of Norman Sicily' -- subject(s): Art, Byzantine Mosaics, Christian art and symbolism, Mosaics, Mosaics, Byzantine 'The Medieval Mosaics of San Marco, Venice' -- subject(s): Basilica di San Marco (Venice, Italy), Byzantine influences, Medieval Mosaics, Mosaics, Mosaics, Medieval 'The mosaic decoration of San Marco, Venice' -- subject(s): Basilica di San Marco (Venice, Italy), Medieval Mosaics, Mosaics, Mosaics, Medieval
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The city of Venice, Italy is rich with history and known for its distinctive landmarks such as the city's canals and the San Marco Campanile, the bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica located in the Piazza San Marco where it has stood since 1514.
Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy.
San Marco Plaza in Venice has several groups of guards, particularly around the restricted areas of the Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
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The highest point in Venice is the bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica, known as the Campanile di San Marco. It rises to a height of approximately 98.6 meters (323 feet). While Venice is predominantly flat and built on a lagoon, this tower offers one of the best views of the city and its surroundings. It serves as a prominent landmark and symbol of Venice.
The airport code for Venice Marco Polo Airport is VCE.
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Marco Polo was in China for 20 yrs, but he served Kublai Khan for 17 yrs.!! Marco was born 1254 and died January 8th 1324. He was born in Venice and died there as well. this is true info.