Esther's photos with the keyword: Mark

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy "is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. It lies at the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco, adjacent and connected to the Doge's Palace. Originally it was the chapel of the Doge, and has only been the city's cathedral since 1807, when it became the seat of the Patriarch of Venice, archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, formerly at San Pietro di Castello. For its opulent design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, from the 11th century on the building has been known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro (Church of gold)" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mark%27s_Basilica AIMG_4806

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy "is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. It lies at the eastern end of the Piazza San Marco, adjacent and connected to the Doge's Palace. Originally it was the chapel of the Doge, and has only been the city's cathedral since 1807, when it became the seat of the Patriarch of Venice, archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, formerly at San Pietro di Castello. For its opulent design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, from the 11th century on the building has been known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro (Church of gold)" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mark%27s_Basilica AIMG_4805

After all the day tourists depart, St. Mark's Square comes alive with music. IMG_4868

Venice, Italy AIMG_4440

Venice, Italy AIMG_4439

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy was completed in the 1500's, although modifications had been ongoing since the 1100's. These statues and carvings above the central arch date from the early 15th Century AIMG_4476

Saint Paul de Vence is a charming hilltop fortified village in Provence, France. It is one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera. It is known for its architecture, art galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. About 300 people live within the walls of the village, yet 2.5 million tourists visit each year. The Russian born painter Mark Chagall is buried in the Saint Paul-de-Vence cemetery. AIMG_2865