St. Mark’s Hidden Details – A Quick Guide

Stroll the facade like a museum courtyard. Each column is a biography in stone.

Spots to Search

• North and south portals: animal and vegetal motifs.
• Gallery stairs: worn steps and hand-polished rails.
• Loggia: capitals with storytelling borders.

Bring a small notebook; sketching helps you see.

Bottom Line

Venice rewards curiosity — look small, not just grand.