The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark (Italian: Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco), commonly known as St Mark's Basilica. Detail of the facade. I have also painted the whole elevation.
The horses and Fourth Crusade: The four bronze horses on the loggia were taken from Constantinople in 1204 after the Fourth Crusade and became a visible statement of Venice’s triumphs; what you see outside are copies while the originals are preserved inside the basilica.
Interesting facts...
The clever Venetians hid or disguised treasures to prevent them being looted by Napoleon
Architectural illustration: St Mark's Basilica loggia, Venice
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