Easily the most renowned and famous building in Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica is a sublime piece of architecture that has stood the test of time since its creation in 1092 and remains one of the most important religious buildings in Northern Italy.
Located in the Piazza San Marco, this basilica is easily accessible from the Grand Canal and is one of the best-known surviving examples of Italian Byzantine architecture.
There are a number of structures across the world that have stood the test of time, and have witnessed the fiercest of wars, civilization changes, and so much more. Witness to it all, these ancient sites around the world deserve a spot in your travel wish list.