(Photo feature by Mehdi Al-Nimer)
ROME, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- San Marco Basilica, or Basilica di San Marco in Italy, is a renowned church situated in the Italian city of Venice that has a Byzantine design and Eastern features, marking a symbol of magnificence and power.
The 8,000-km church, with its five domes and interior architectures, looks like Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul. Standing for six centuries, the building has a distinctly Romani and Byzantine design.
The church is home to many invaluable pieces in gold, silver, glass and other precious materials from various sources. (end) mn.mt