# St Mark's Basilica

Venice, Italy

Venice's golden cathedral, consecrated in 1094 to enshrine the relics of Saint Mark. Five Byzantine domes crown an interior sheathed in around 8,000 square metres of gilded mosaic, earning it the name Church of Gold.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for St Mark's Basilica, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 45.43451, 12.33971

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