The basilica is covered in gold mosaics, and the light inside changes through the day. Booking a timed ticket online saves the long queue in the square. Extras are worth the small cost: the Pala d’Oro, a jewelled gold altarpiece, and the museum, which leads onto the Loggia dei Cavalli overlooking the square. The bell tower is booked separately.
Address: Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia
Neighbourhood: San Marco
Good for: Culture
Perfect for: The first stop on any Venice visit