Thursday, September 27, 2012

Lion of Saint Mark

Lion of Saint Mark, Saint Mark Gate, LivornoThe Lion of Saint Mark on “San Marco” Gate, in Livorno. We are in Venice, the real one, for a few days.

See also: San Marco
External link: Lion of Saint Mark
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13 comments:

  1. DinaSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Oh, just like our lion in Jerusalem atop the Generali Building!

    You are in Venice now? Lucky you!!! Enjoy your days. May they be warm.

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  2. Lois EvensenSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Ahhh, Venice! Just love it. I trust you will have more images to come. :)

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  3. HalcyonSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Have fun in Venice. I like the way this statue seems to have been put back together.

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  4. Lucy Corrander : PhotosSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Unusually pleasant expression on the face of the lion.

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  5. Chrissy BrandSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Wonderful detail and rather regal.

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  6. Stefan JanssonSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Sound like fun. I have been to Venice a couple of times. Enjoy your stay.

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  7. GunnSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Have a nice time in Venice! Lucky you.
    Great art. Big eyes and strong features.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    wow Venice, what a dream trip! Enjoy!
    hugs
    Léia

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  9. Traveling HawkSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Enjoy Venice, VP!

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  10. JackSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Cool statue. Venice? I have never been there. It is on the bucket list. I look forward to what you show us.

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  11. DinaSeptember 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Are those bullet holes below the lion?

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  12. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Wonderful! Enjoy Venice.

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  13. VPSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Dina - I don't think so, they are probably trace of some lettering on the base of the statue.

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