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The whole church, from the walls, columns to the domes, is decorated with mosaics. It is definitely a treasure of European architectural art. It is forbidden to take pictures in the church, but many foreigners are also secretly shooting. It is really a mosaic mural. Attracted by the dome, I couldn't help but sneak a few shots with my mobile phone. More people only experienced it personally. The feeling of being there is definitely more shocking than the photos. In short, there is a constant "wow" inside. . . . . . From the outside, the five wooden "onion head" domes above the church are typical of Oriental Byzantine art. However, it is not difficult to find that the structure of the entire church presents a Greek-style cross shape. Not only that, but the exterior of the church has a large number of gothic decorations such as pointed arches and statues; if you look closely, you can also find Renaissance decorations. The four bronze horses above the central arch of the church are the trophies of the expedition. It is said that the four "St. Mark's Horse" can be traced back to the 4th century BC, from the hands of the ancient Greek statue of the resident Percy. The replica outside the church is now in the museum inside the church. However, after Napoleon conquered Venice, they were moved to Paris and returned to Venice after the fall of Napoleon.
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