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flood
(two by two, the wicked being drowned, Noah sending out the dove, a happy rainbow,
and a sacrifice of thanks).
Stepinsidethechurchandfollowtheone-waytouristroute.Noticehowthemarblefloor
is richly decorated in mosaics. As in many Venetian buildings, because the best foundation
pilingsweremadearoundtheperimeter,thefloorrolls.Thechurchislaidoutwithfourequal
arms,toppedwithdomes,radiatingoutfromthecentertoforma
Greekcross
(+).Those
familiar with Eastern Orthodox churches will find common elements in St. Mark's: a central
floor plan, domes, mosaics, and iconic images of Mary and Christ as Pantocrator—ruler of
all things.
