They smuggled the remains to Italy in barrels of pork fat ... you can even see a statue of St. Mark along with Venice's emblem: a lion with wings. Many consider the basilica to be a must-see ...

Saint Mark's, the personal chapel of the Doge of Venice during the medieval and Renaissance periods, is the most famous of a host of monuments endangered by the worst week of flooding seen in ...

Known for its canals, waterways, bridges and other historic attractions, Venice, Italy ... The crypt is said to house St. Mark's remains, as well as the Pala d'Oro altarpiece, which is adorned ...

Flooded Venice has been hit by a new high tide of 154cm (5ft), giving residents no respite from a crisis costing Italy millions of euros. World-famous St Mark's Square, a magnet for tourists ...