They are colourful and distinctive waterside poles that line Venetian canals; yet most visitors remain unaware of their history and significance.
Canal Poles
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St Mark’s Campanile
(It: Campanile di San Marco), is the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica. It is the tallest structure in Venice and one of the most recognisable symbols of the city.
Mouths of the Lion
It refers to the famous “Bocche dei Leone”, that the Venetian Republic used as a means of collecting complaints or denunciations; against other citizens, or the authorities.
Chimneys, Roof Terraces and Aerials
They are a characteristic feature of the Venice skyline; along with the typical red-ochre coloured roof tiles, that cover the city.
Palazzo Dario – A Strange Curse
The fate that has allegedly followed most of its owners in Venice and even some that have stayed there; is attributed to a curse. It is in direct contradiction with beauty of the palace.
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
It is an exquisite small church in Venice in the eastern part of the Cannaregio districtand. designed by Lombardo it is also known as the “marble church”.
Santa Maria della Salute
It stands on the narrow finger of Punta della Dogana, in the sestiere of Dorsoduro in Venice and is located between the southern entrance to the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal, at the Bacino di San Marco.
St Mark’s Basilica
It is not only the religious centre of Venice, but also an expression of the political, intellectual and economic aspiration and accomplishments of a city; that for centuries was at the forefront of European culture.
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
or simply the “Frari”, located in the San Polo district in Venice; it has an interior rich in art and funerary monuments.
San Zaccaria
Located in the district of Castello and near to St Mark’s Square in Venice; it is dedicated to the father of St John the Baptist.