Basilica San Marco - Galleria
Museums, Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Engineering, Architecture, Art
Basilica entrance is free; museum entrance EUR 3.00; EUR 1.50 concessions.
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 San Marco - Galleria
Museo Marciano and Loggia dei Cavalli
Museum of the basilica
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Piazza San Marco Venice, Veneto 30124 |
+39 41 522 5205 |
Description
The Galleria of the San Marco Basilica exhibits different works of art, tapestries and documents about the history of the Basilica. The highlights of the collection are the bronze horses, copies of which are displayed on the outside terrace. The date of these is a matter of some dispute, with opinions ranging from the 3rd century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. They were stolen by Napoleon and brought to Italy where they were restored in the 1970's. Call for admission details.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9:45a-4:30p M-FVisit Time: 1hr-1.5hr
Best Time to Visit: Week days.
Why Best: Venice is most crowded on the weekends.
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Notes: There may be a short wait for the Basilica. There should be little or no wait to enter the Museum upstairs.
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: Basilica entrance is free; museum entrance EUR 3.00; EUR 1.50 concessions.
Exposure
Indoor with no climate control. Notes: Cool in summer, but bundle up if it's cool outside.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: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), 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: From the train station, you can walk (30 minutes), take Vaporetto #1 down the Grand Canal to the San Zaccaria stop (38 minutes), #41, #51, or #82 around through the Giudecca Canal to the same stop (24, 27, and 42 mins respectively).
You can also take a vaporetto to the San Marco, or Valeresso stop and walk across the Piazza.
Parking Availability: No
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