This elaborate church sits on the popular piazza by the same name. The church was built in honor of St. Mark the Evangelist, whose remains were stolen in Alexandria, Egypt, by a couple crafty ...

Known for its canals, waterways, bridges and other historic attractions, Venice, Italy, offers travelers everything from centuries-old history to unparalleled beauty. Some of the best Venice tours ...

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 4 - The Bell Tower of St. Mark in Venice has reopened to the public, just in time for the culmination of Carnival on 'Fat Tuesday'. The iconic monument has reopened after a ...

The Pala d'Oro, the gold Byzantine altarpiece in St Mark's basilica. Steve Tulley / Alamy Internally, Venice tackled dramatic political tensions (including a coup and the public execution of a doge in ...

Millions of tourists flock to Venice every year and the city is overrun with cruise ships and their passengers.