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Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice is a cathedral located next to the Doge's Palace that has been an important religious and political site since it was first built in 832. The basilica burned down during a rebellion in the 10th century but was rebuilt, and it is believed the remains of Saint Mark were discovered hidden in a pillar there in 1094. The cathedral demonstrates Byzantine architectural styles with its geometric designs, mosaics, and domes. Throughout its history, Saint Mark's Basilica served as a place where the Patriarch and Venetian rulers exercised political power and authority over the city.
Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice is a cathedral located next to the Doge's Palace that has been an important religious and political site since it was first built in 832. The basilica burned down during a rebellion in the 10th century but was rebuilt, and it is believed the remains of Saint Mark were discovered hidden in a pillar there in 1094. The cathedral demonstrates Byzantine architectural styles with its geometric designs, mosaics, and domes. Throughout its history, Saint Mark's Basilica served as a place where the Patriarch and Venetian rulers exercised political power and authority over the city.
Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice is a cathedral located next to the Doge's Palace that has been an important religious and political site since it was first built in 832. The basilica burned down during a rebellion in the 10th century but was rebuilt, and it is believed the remains of Saint Mark were discovered hidden in a pillar there in 1094. The cathedral demonstrates Byzantine architectural styles with its geometric designs, mosaics, and domes. Throughout its history, Saint Mark's Basilica served as a place where the Patriarch and Venetian rulers exercised political power and authority over the city.
Vocab Byzantine Architecture Architecture of the Byzantine Empire buildings increased in geometric complexity, mosaics were used more often, and domes became common Tetrarchy Emperor Diocletians attempt to stabilize the Roman Empire by imposing a rule by four co-emperors Mosaic creation of images by assembling small pieces of glass, stone, or other materials
Major Traits
Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice
Built next to Doges Palace, completed in 832 Burnt down in a Rebellion in an attempt to kill Pietro IV Candriano and then rebuilt in 978 Believed to have found the bodily remains of Saint Mark hidden in a pillar in 1094 Based on a Greek cross, each arm has three domes of its own.
Class and Honor
The cathedral has long been used as a place for the Patriarch to rule. During the 13th century it became more of a state church, where the power given to those within it was immense. It has long been viewed as a location where power is exercised by those who are honorable. Currently, it is subject to the local bishop, the Patriarch of Venice.