Venice - Basilica San Marco

One of the corner stones of Plaza San Marco is the massive basilica (huge church). Unfortunately, I can't abide crowds, so it is unlikely I'll see the inside of the Basilica. If it is anything like the outside, it must be  fabulous.

 The crowds were of all nationalities, with a really United Nations feel.

 I think the photos give you an idea of the dizzying feeling, the utterly overwhelming grandeur of the place.

 I was particularly fond of the mosaics over each of the entrances.

 And of these fellows, of whom there are four, called the Tetrachs who arrived under a cloud from Egypt...

 Can you spot the people?