• The Basilica of Saint Mark, also known as Hagios Markos (Greek: Άγιος Μάρκος), is a former Roman Catholic church in the center of the city of Heraklion, Crete...
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  • Today, the imposing space of St. Mark Basilica hosts the Municipal Art Gallery of Heraklion, where periodic art exhibitions and many cultural events take...
  • The 11th century witnessed ambitious construction initiatives that transformed St. Mark's Basilica into its enduring form.
  • The Basilica of Saint Mark has managed to survive the various earthquakes which have shaken Heraklion over the centuries, with only a few minor repairs.
  • The Municipal Gallery of Heraklion is hosted in the Basilica of Saint Mark in the center of Heraklion, just opposite the famous Lions’ fountain.
  • As you make your way around Lions Square, one of the most distinctive structures you will see is St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Church of St. Mark One of the first and quite important works of the Venetian settlers was the building of a temple dedicated to their patron, St. Mark...
  • One of the first Venetian buildings in Heraklion was founded in 1239, dedicated to the patron of Venice Saint Mark.
  • The basilica was first build in the 13th century and to this day it is still a very well preserved building.