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The Venetian Lion
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The winged lion of St. Mark is the emblem of Venice. One can find it everywhere. The top of St. Mark's Church features a gilded lion that glitters in the sun.
The Column of San Marco is topped with a huge bronze lion with wings. The entrance and the balcony of the Doge's Palace feature a winged lion. Examples are everywhere you look in the city.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Sep 06, 2004