The cathedral within is remarkable chiefly for its marble throne high up in the apse, where the bishop sat with his clergy about him on semi-circular seats gained by steps.

Above them are mosaics, the Virgin again, as at S.Donato, in the place of honour, but here she is given her Son and instantly becomes more tender.

The twelve apostles attend.
On the opposite wall is a quaint mosaic of the Last Judgment with the usual sharp division of parties.

The floor is very beautiful in places, and I have a mental picture of an ancient and attractive carved marble pulpit.
The vigorous climb the campanile, from which, as Signor Rooskin says, may be seen Torcello and Venice--"Mother and Daughter ...

in their widowhood." Looking down, it is strange indeed to think that here once were populous streets.
On the way to the campanile do not forget to notice the great stone shutters of the windows of the cathedral; which suggest a security impossible to be conveyed by iron.