St. Mark’s Basilica, located in the heart of Venice’s iconic Piazza San Marco, houses a hidden secret in its crypt: centuries of stories and history tucked away beneath the city. The crypt is home to many artifacts from various eras throughout Venetian history, including sarcophagi containing the remains of several doges, or leaders of Venice. It also contains an array of religious artifacts and artwork that tell tales of faith and devotion over hundreds of years. The crypt provides insight into how everyday life functioned in Renaissance-era Venice as it holds items like jewelry boxes and chests used by Venetians during this time period. There are tombs with unique inscriptions that tell even more stories about those buried here – stories that are still waiting to be discovered today.