Basilica di San Marco

The Basilica di San Marco in Venice was one of the most impressive churches I saw on my trip (and I saw a lot). I visited twice during the day I was there. Once was not enough. It was built in 1068 which is amazing enough and for such a grand structure to survive the way it has is unreal. It was the only Byzantine structure I saw on my trip and it was very different stylistically from other architecture I saw. Inside practically every surface is covered with gold mosaics. It is a pretty incredible sight. Photos were not allowed inside, so I had to take a picture of this mosaic outside the exit.