Treasury of San Marco, Religious art museum in St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy
The Treasury is an art collection housed within St Mark's Basilica containing roughly 283 objects made from gold, silver, glass, and precious materials. The display includes Byzantine chalices and bowls alongside Islamic artworks and ecclesiastical pieces arranged in glass cases.
The collection began after Venice conquered Constantinople in 1204, when many precious objects were brought back to the city as part of military campaigns. Over centuries, additional pieces from different sources were added to this gathering.
The collection shows how Venice connected different worlds through trade, bringing together religious objects from Byzantine, Islamic, and Western European traditions. You see craftsmanship from many cultures displayed side by side in these rooms.
The Treasury operates during regular opening hours and is located within St Mark's Basilica in central Venice, easily reached on foot. Before visiting, check if the basilica is open as it closes for special events and religious occasions.
Among the objects on display is the throne-reliquary of Saint Mark, a 6th-century alabaster piece originally from Alexandria. This rare artifact arrived in Venice by way of Grado and stands as one of the oldest and most valued items in the collection.
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