4. i) What is the function or purpose of the building?

   ii) How the function or purposes of the building make the building historically significant and meaningful?

-Commonly known as Saint Mark's Basilica

- Most famous of the city's churches

During 13th century, the function has been changed from the private chapel of Doge to a “state church” Location for big public ceremonies of the state After end of the Venetian Republic, it has been subjected to the local bishop.

-It has been known as Chiesa d’Oro (Church of gold) from the 11th century because of its opulent design

-Examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture

REFERENSE:

http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/521425/San-Marco-Basilica

http://www.italyguides.it/us/venice_italy/st_mark_s_square/piazza_san_marco/st_mark_s_basilica.htm