Throughout Venice, they are found on civic and religious buildings, being products of Byzantine culture and are seen on the sides of both civic and religious buildings.
Pateras – Small Circular Reliefs.
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St Mark – Shoemakers Patron
How St Mark became the patron saint of Shoemakers in Venice, is an interesting tale!
San Giorgio Maggiore
The island in Venice, is really worth a visit, to explore the beauty and tranquillity of this site away from the crowds.
The Doge’s Palace – Column Capitals
Most visitors to Venice will admire, the Column Capitals of the Doge’s Palace; in the Piazzetta di San Marco; without understanding the narrative behind them.
Canal Poles
They are colourful and distinctive waterside poles that line Venetian canals; yet most visitors remain unaware of their history and significance.
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”.