Located on the Piazza San Marco, the Cathedral is not only the most famous of the churches in Venice, but it’s also one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. Over the centuries, it has become a symbol of Venetian wealth and power. This explains its nickname, Chiesa d’Oro, which in Italian means “church of gold”. The church also contains multiple choir lofts which was the inspiration for the development of a Venetian polychoral style. So hop a boat to Venice and come perform in what was once a vital home to the famous Italian Renaissance! Venice