Basilica San Marco Evangelista

Basilica San Marco Evangelista

Basilica San Marco Evangelista
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Neighborhood: Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
If all roads lead to Rome, then they all end here. Piazza Venezia and the Ancient City are the very epicenter of the Eternal City. Within a 360-degree turn, Roman history unrolls in front of you, from its ancient beginnings to its 21st century transformations. Whether it’s those historical playgrounds known as the Roman and Imperial Forums, or the side-street shops, trattorie, and churches, this neighborhood packs a cultural punch and then some. Screaming scooters, battling buses, crazy cars, and lots of foot traffic converge in the area all day long. By dusk, a different vibe emerges as the neighborhood quiets down. Don't be surprised if you find yourself passing through the Piazza Venezia at least once a day, since it’s the most direct way to get from one side of town to another.
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Marina and Co. Ltd
St. Petersburg, Russia85,497 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Having become acquainted with the ponderous Palazzo Venezia, we went out to Piazza di San Marco and turned our gaze to another building of God, because the palazzo was built around the ancient Basilica di San Marco al Campidoglio (Basilica of San Marco, IV-XVIII centuries). Our guide Elena told us that it was believed that somewhere here the evangelist and main patron of Venice spent the night while passing through Rome. Hence the name, the signature Venetian lions at the entrance, and the 9th-century apse mosaic in which Mark presents Pope Gregory IV to the risen Christ, who earned the saint’s favor by radically rebuilding the basilica. Since then, two more reconstructions have happened, so that all that remains of the medieval building is the crypt, which can be reached with persistent persistence, by catching and somehow persuading the local clergyman. If you can’t go downstairs and look at the frescoes of the 9th century, then try to see the painting of Pietro da Cortona and Melozzo da Forli in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament (fourth from the right), and at the exit, in the portico with lions, find the tombstone of Vannozza Cattanei, the enterprising innkeeper and long-time lover of Pope Alexander VI.🤣
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Written November 11, 2023
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angela0809
Genoa, Italy3,077 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
Incorporated into Palazzo Venezia, the church, dedicated to San Marco, founded in 336, took on its current Baroque form in the 18th century. Underground there are the remains of the foundations of the first church which was located two meters below the current one. Inside, a beautiful mosaic of the apse dating back to the 9th century.
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Written August 10, 2023
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina20,853 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
It is located very close to Plaza Venezia. Its first construction was in the year 336 by Pope Marcos. His remains rest under the main altar. It has a gallery façade that does not attract too much attention. Its interior has beautiful marble columns and original wooden ceilings from the 15th century, with a marked baroque style.
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Written February 22, 2024
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,921 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
An old church, it dates from the 4th century A.D. It has undergone many stylistic changes over time, including a Byzantine-influenced crypt and a Romaesque belfry. A relatively small interior, the configuration of its lighting limited photography.
Written April 4, 2023
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA40,799 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Solo
The Basilica San Marco Evangelista is one of those treasures of Rome overlooked by visitors. I was there before Christmas and had the basilica completely to myself.

There are so many wonderful highlights inside this beautiful church: the apse mosaics, which date back to 827, the elegant portico, gorgeous wooden ceiling, notable tombstones... I am so glad I had a chance to visit it.
Written November 22, 2020
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john h
Quillan, France1,458 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Couples
Beautiful, no touts, you can look at everything, take your time and enjoy the atmosphere. No pests, the prist will answer questions when he is available. Perfect example of peace and serenity.
Added bonus, in the road behind the Basilica is an excellent Irish Pub!!
Written June 28, 2017
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Jannal82
Dartford, UK12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016
We came across this by chance and wandered in. Really surprised at how beautiful this basilica was. Definitely worth a stop on your travels round Rome.
Written October 19, 2016
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Jonathon Green
22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Stands over where Mark the Evangelist stayed in Rome.Has a beautiful mosaic showing Christ with several saints and Pope Gregory the 9th
Written February 12, 2020
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dapper777
Monaco68,595 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
This church is s incorporated in the Palazzo Venezia and is located in the Campitelli district. It is the church of the Venetians in Rome. It is one of the city’s oldest churches in the city.
It was first built in 336 by Pope Mark, whose remains are in an urn located below the main altar.
The floor of the church is below the ground level of the Renaissance period, and therefore steps lead down to the interior. The church retains its ancient basilica format, with a raised sanctuary. The inside of the church is clearly Baroque. Noteworthy : the apse contains two paintings by Il Borgognone, depicting the “Imprisonment and the martyrdom of Saint Mark the Evangelist”.
Pietro Da Cortona designed the Cappella del Santissimo Sacramento at the end of the right nave (1656). The two frescoes by Il Borgognone have unfortunately almost faded to the point of non-existence.
Antonio Canova made the funerary monument for Pietro Pesaro, the 16 year old son of the Ambassador of the Venetian Republic in 1796.
The central nave contains more frescoes by Il Borgognone (whose real name was Guglielmo Courtois): “The Coronation of Saint Mark as Pope” and “Abdon and Sennen Bury the Christian Martyrs”.
“Saint Atanazio Martyr” and “Saint Vincent the Levite” in the Cappella dell’Adorazione dei Magi were also painted by Il Borgognone.
We discovered this place just waking back from the Capitol Hill to the main center of the city and decided to take a look.
It is very is beautiful inside, maybe a little overlooked due to other locations nearby. Striking for its colored marbles.
Definitely worth the stop. Don't miss out on this outstanding church!
Written November 7, 2019
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alisdair t
Workington, UK6,397 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Couples
There are basilicas, and churches around every corner, and a lot of them are so stunning, including this one..
The St. Mark's Basilica was founded in 336 by Pope Mark, and is dedicated to St. Mark the Evangelist, and has been restored several times. There are side chapels, and statues adorning the basilica, and a stunning altar. Also check out the wooden roof
Written March 19, 2018
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