St. Mark's Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica is one of the best churches in Venice, that symbolizes the city's history. Most of the tourists staying in hotels Venice, do not like to miss a trip to this Byzantine wonder. Located just off the beautiful Grand Canal, it dominates the famous St. Mark's Square and the nearby Doge's Palace. It is modeled after Constantine's Church of Holy Apostles and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Interiors of this building are covered in golden mosiac, houses some of the great art treasures. No wonder it is one of the most famous churhces in Venice.
Basilica dei Frari
One of the greatest churches in Venice, Basilica dei Frari, stands on the Campo dei Frari at the heart of the San Polo district of the city. If you visit this church during your stay in hotels Venetië, you will be able to view some of the greatest art treasures. Titian's Madonna di Ca' Pasero, pyramid-shaped monument to sculptor Antonio Canova and Assumption of the Virgin are some of the striking features of the church.
Santa Maria della Salute
Commonly known as La Salute, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, is one of the largest churches in Venice. It stands in a very prominent location between the Grand Canal and the Bacino di San Marco on the lagoon. On visiting the church during your stay in hotels Venetië, you will be fascinated by the Baroque high altar, designed by Longhena. It bears a Byzantine Madonna and Child of the 12th or 13th century. For art lovers, La Salute is definitly one of the must visit churches in Venice.
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
If you are keen on visiting the charming churches in Venice, you should surely take a trip to Santa Maria dei Miracoli, a 15th century chruch. The canal front location of this church makes it one of the major attractions of the city. Most of the tourists staying in hotels Venetië, might also get a chance to witness a wedding on a visit to this church. The image of Virgin Mary, known as I Miracoli is fascinating.
