The bronze winged lion standing atop a violet granite column in St Mark’s square in Venice, Italy, is an enduring Venetian icon that features prominently on its flag. Also enduring is the mystery of ...
The bronze Winged Lion in the Piazzetta di San Marco, Venice, is more than a simple statue. It is the soul of a city, the enduring emblem of a once-mighty maritime republic. For centuries, it has ...