- Saint Mark's Basilica, Heraklion. Historical church in Heraklion, Greece. ... Modern period. Museum of Visual Arts in the old St. Mark Basilica.
- Following the devastation of the original structure, the building of the basilica that presides over St. Mark's Square to this day began in 1063.
- Βασιλική Αγίου Μάρκου / Basilica of St. Mark, Heraklion, Greece. 2,875 likes · 34 talking about this. Landmark & historical place.
- Today, the imposing space of St. Mark Basilica hosts the Municipal Art Gallery of Heraklion, where periodic art exhibitions and many cultural events take...
- Saint Mark's Basilica in Heraklion, Greece - sight map, attraction information, photo and list of walking tours containing this attraction.
- Make sure you visit St. Mark's Basilica during your trip to Heraklion to admire the fine Venetian architecture and browse the contemporary artwork on display.
- St. Marks basilica is also located at Venizelou square and now used as: lecture hall, exhibitions, other cultural events and houses the municipal library too.
- The Basilica of Saint Mark is located in Heraklion Center, opposite to the Lions Fountain and just a few meters away from Loggia (Heraklion Municipalitiy).
- The basilica was dedicated to the Venetian patron St Mark. During the Ottoman rule it was converted into the Mosque.
- The Saint Mark’s Basilica is located in Piazza San Marco, close to the Doge’s Palace. It is the most celebrated place of worship in the entire Venice.