Basilica di San Marco - Pala d'Oro e Tesoro
Religious, Buildings & Monuments, Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes
Downtown
Art, Religion, History
1.50 Euro, 1 Euro concession
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Notes: Just off of San Marco Square, look for signposts. Clean, safe, gender specific.
Basilica di San Marco - Pala d'Oro e Tesoro
Pala d'Oro e the Treasury
Venetian-Byzantine Goldsmiths
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Piazza San Marco (Basilica S. Marco) Venice, Veneto 30124 |
+39 41 522 5205 Fax: +39 41 520 8289 |
Description
It is not known for certain who made the mid-14th-century Golden Altar Piece. It is a masterpiece of engraving that uses Byzantine ancient enamels, which originate from the pillage of Byzantium in 1204. The Treasure of San Marco should not be missed. A large part was melted down to mint money, but what remains can satisfy the curiosity of even the most demanding visitor, from an artistic and historic point of view. It can be accessed directly from the basilica. Admission is EUR1.5.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9:45a-5pNotes: Oct-May: 10am-4:30pm; May-Oct: 10am-5pm
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Notes: The Pala is inside the Basilica San Marco, behind the altar.
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: 1.50 Euro, 1 Euro concession
Exposure
Indoor with no climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
San Marco, linee 1-52 Actv
Best Modes of Transportation:
Ferry/Boat
Walking
Notes: Same as for the Basilica San Marco. Closest stops are Valleresso (Line 1/82 Grand Canal, or San Zaccaria: Line 1 (82 in season), Lines 82/51 (Giudecca Canal).
Parking Availability: No
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