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Basilica of St. Mark in Venice

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History and Location: Most famous Byzantine church in Venice, located near Grand Canal
Originally Doge's chapel, became cathedral in 1807
Houses relics of Saint Mark stolen from Alexandria in 828
Architecture: Greek cross plan with domes on four arms
West facade features Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic elements
Contains oldest exterior mosaic (1260-70) depicting St. Mark's body
Interior Features: 8,000 square meters of gilded mosaics depicting New Testament stories
Famous Pala d'Oro altarpiece with gems, stolen by Napoleon in 1797
Contains Horses of Saint Mark, originally from Constantinople
Notable Elements: Treasury displays Crusader plunder and church relics
Narthex features 11th-12th century marble mosaics
Original horses now protected, replicas on facade