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Favorite Thing: Basilica of San Marco: Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance are the principal reference points for the artistic development of Venice. The Byzantine style characterized the first centuries of the city. Marbles and columns arrived from the Middle East at the lagoon city, where projects for the construction of the first great buildings were directed by masters from the East and from Ravenna. The Basilica is a masterpiece of Romanesque-Byzantine style. The first patron saint of Venice was St. Teodoro. In 828 St. Mark the Evangelist substituted him when two merchants smuggled his mortal remains back from Alessandria, Egypt. St. Mark's remains were initially buried in a chapel; then a church was built which evolved into St. Mark's Basilica.
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Favorite Thing: Campanile di San Marco (campanile means 'bell tower') was constructed in the 10th century and received an overhaul in the 1500s after being damaged by an earthquake, giving it the profile that we see today. Inside the bell tower there are five large cast iron bells. Each bell has a name and a purpose; Marangona rang mornings and evenings at the beginning and end of the work day, Maleficio rang for capital executions, Nona rang at the 9th hour, Trottiera called magistrates to meetings in the Palazzo Ducale, and the bell of Pregadi called senators to the Palace.
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» Ask about Venice Destinations near Venice- La Giudecca, 0.78 km / 0.48 miles
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deecat Wed Apr 26, 2006 13:55 UTC
What a lovely job you did on your Venice pages. Your photos are stunning. We also fell in love with Venice as do most other visitors. | JetlagCity Thu Oct 7, 2004 16:50 UTC
What a place to run a marathon! You've got some great pictures from interesting angles here, & good info, too - well done! | KathyRoah Fri Feb 13, 2004 04:34 UTC
Holy Moly! Your photos are the most amazing I've seen in looking around. You must be a professional with am expensive camera - every shot is crystal clear! Thanks for your tips too - I've added them to my folders. | bicycle_girl Thu Mar 27, 2003 07:14 UTC
Andreas, I really enjoyed your pictures on Venice. I will be heading to Venice in a couple of months as a part of my cycling tour around the Alps. Any recommendation regarding where to stay, and also what to do? Thanks, Kati |
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