St. Mark's in Venice

[retina60]

I've read that you're only allowed 10 minutes in St. Mark's Basilica. I find these hard to believe, Does anyone have any experience with this ?

 

Dan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[alexandra cruiser]

We went on own in late afternoon,but it was 2 yrs ago, so maybe changed....but had no time limit that was posted or told to us..will be there in 3 wks and will have to check out if something has changed....can check their website,or under Italy,Venice tourism on google....hope its not like Sistine Chapel now....:confused:

[aquilegia]

Well, what it actually says on the official website is: 'The visit inside the Basilica lasts about 10 minutes.' That's a bit vague - does it mean you are only allowed inside for 10 minutes or is that the time the average person stays? It's some years since I went, but I seem to recall that it was extremely crowded and visitors were directed round a specific route. so maybe they just keep people moving at a fast pace so that everyone has a chance to get in! Perhaps someone who's been more recently can shed some light.

[bbamacruiser]

We were in Venice 2 weeks ago and had no time limit on our visit in St. Mark's. There was a long line to get in, but it really moved quickly.

[ActiveTraveler]

If St. Mark's Basilica is as beautiful as cathedrals I have already been to and its visitors are allowed to take pictures inside I will definitely be in there longer than 10 minutes if I can. It only takes 10 minutes if you are just walking through nonstop without a camera, not if you are like me and want to photograph every ornate detail inside and out.

[TucsonRick]

If St. Mark's Basilica is as beautiful as cathedrals I have already been to and its visitors are allowed to take pictures inside I will definitely be in there longer than 10 minutes if I can. It only takes 10 minutes if you are just walking through nonstop without a camera, not if you are like me and want to photograph every ornate detail inside and out.

Photography is not allowed.

 

Rick

[moyaroo]

I've read that you're only allowed 10 minutes in St. Mark's Basilica. I find these hard to believe, Does anyone have any experience with this ?

 

Dan

 

 

 

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From the official web site http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/BSMjesusFlashEng.bsm

 

Opening times

The visit inside the Basilica lasts about 10 minutes.

Visitors are recommended to respect the sacred place, in particular:

- Clothes be appropriate for a place of worship;

- You cannot enter the basilica with luggage. Luggage must be deposited in Ateneo San Basso (Piazzetta dei Leoncini - in front of the Gate of Flowers, north façade);

- Photos and filming are forbidden;

- Loud explanations are not allowed, the use of earphones is permitted.