Plan Your Visit to St. Mark's Basilica Venice

Location:

• St. Mark’s Basilica is located in Saint Mark's Square.
• The closest landmark to the Basilica is the Doge’s Palace.
• Complete Address - P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

Best Time to Visit:

St. Mark's Basilica is a must-see as it is the spiritual center of Venice. The best time to visit St. Mark’s Basilica Venice is in May in the middle of the spring season. Perhaps, if your schedule conflicts and you want to avoid the busiest months in Venice, May, Then you can visit Venice in April, September, and October. Also, December and January are off-season with small waiting lines to admire the mosaics at their very best. You can plan your own best time to visit St. Mark's Basilica Venice according to the season you are most comfortable with but don't plan to miss the delight of discovering architecture at St. Mark's Basilica.

The best way to explore Venice is by ferry or on foot but you can always opt to travel by train or a car, below listed are some of the ways through which you can reach St. Mark's Basilica.

• Ferry: You may get to the Ferrovia 'B' boat terminal, which is close to the Santa Lucia train station, by walking from the center of Venice. At the Rialto ferry terminal, board the No. 2 ferry and exit. It takes roughly 6 minutes to walk from the ferry dock to St. Mark's Basilica. The journey should take about 30 minutes but it will be worth the time is taken for the beautiful canal city Venice has a very scenic view for you to enjoy through your journey. 
• Train: Santa Lucia is the nearest station to the Basilica, after you reach the station a water bus will take you to Basilica. Follow routes 1, 2, and 51 to reach there. The travel time is around 25- 35 minutes. 
• Foot: The Basilica is roughly 40 minute's walk from Piazzale Roma if you intend to travel on foot.
• Car: Parking is available for a fee at the Autorimessa Comunale, Garage San Marco, and Sant'Andrea on Piazzale Roma if you're driving to St. Mark's Basilica. St. Mark’s Basilica is located in the city center so you can reach there easily using any GPRS navigation system. 

Facilities: 

• At the Piazzetta dei Leoncini, a luggage storage facility is available for visitors.
• There is only one restroom which is at the museum level.

Accessibility:

• People with reduced mobility can access the ramp at the Porta dei Fiori gate to get entrance to St. Mark's Basilica.
• There is an elevator for people with wheelchairs to board that leads to St. Mark's Basilica's Floors.

• It is requested to use earphones or earbuds in the premises to maintain silence on the premises of the church.
• Visitors with luggage are not allowed into St. Mark's Basilica.
• It is required to dress appropriately according to the dress code of St. Mark's Basilica at all times.
• The use of professional cameras is prohibited.

• The best Time to Visit St. Mark’s Basilica Venice is early morning, as it will be simpler for you to explore the entire church without being overwhelmed by people and in silence.
• Wear water resistance footwear or boots as the church is surrounded by water irrespective of the season.
• To discover the true history of St. Mark's Basilica, spend some time with each and every pillar, column, tomb, tower, etc. of the basilica.
• Don't forget to visit the church museum to see St. Mark's hand preserved in a jar.
• If you want to experience the Basilica's true beauty, try going there three different times throughout the day. In the daylight, the cathedral glows like gold; at dusk, it appears to be formed of copper; and at night, the cathedral has a whole other radiance.