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Ahhh... Venezia, Italia.
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Basilica di San Marco. The basilica is famous for its 43,055 square ft of stunning mosaics.
Basilica di San Marco. The basilica is famous for its 43,055 square ft of stunning mosaics.		 Venice's gem is laid out in the form of a Greek cross topped off with five plump domes.
Venice's gem is laid out in the form of a Greek cross topped off with five plump domes.		 The basilica was consecrated in 1094 as the resting place of St. Mark the Evangelist.
The basilica was consecrated in 1094 as the resting place of St. Mark the Evangelist.
An opulent synthesis of Byzantine and Romanesque styles
An opulent synthesis of Byzantine and Romanesque styles		 The exterior is decorated with marble brought back after the Venetian conquest of Constantinople in 1204
The exterior is decorated with marble brought back after the Venetian conquest of Constantinople in 1204		 The glittering façade of St Mark’s Basilica dominates the vast expanse of St Mark’s Square
The glittering façade of St Mark’s Basilica dominates the vast expanse of St Mark’s Square
The most famous piazza in Venice - Napoléon called this the most beautiful drawing room in all of Europe.
The most famous piazza in Venice - Napoléon called this "the most beautiful drawing room in all of Europe."		 Campanile (bell tower) which, at 99m (272ft), is the tallest building in Venice.
Campanile (bell tower) which, at 99m (272ft), is the tallest building in Venice.		 No, it's not a seen from Hitchcock's movie, these birds like to land on anyone who raises their arms.
No, it's not a seen from Hitchcock's movie, these birds like to land on anyone who raises their arms.
Doge's Palace has façades which date from 1309-1424
Doge's Palace has façades which date from 1309-1424		 Artist working at his trade near the Piazza di San Marco
Artist working at his trade near the Piazza di San Marco		 Many balconies are draped in flowers like these above the tourist kiosks along the Grand Canal.
Many balconies are draped in flowers like these above the tourist kiosks along the Grand Canal.
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