One of the charms of Venice is the sheer number of statues that you can see in the lagoon town.
Some of them feature a lion.
The lion is the emblem of San Marco, the patron saint of Venice.
In the town, you'll also find lions with books, goddesses, men on horseback and tombs.
Today, let's take a look at the most important works in Venice.
Statue in Venice: article summary
Statue in Venice: the monument to Daniele Manin in Campo Manin
Daniele Manin (1804-1857) was a revolutionary figure in the history of Venice. He was a leader of the Risorgimento, a movement for the political unification of Italy that took place between 1750 and 1870. In 1848, Manin successfully led the Venetians to defeat the Austrians during their occupation of the city.
However, the Austrians returned in 1849 with a vengeance and Manin was forced into exile in Paris, where he died in 1857. Austria left Venice in 1866 and the city was liberated. In 1868, Manin's body was brought back to Venice with a public funeral and this monument, created by Luigi Borro, was erected for him in 1875.
The lion statue on the Porta della Carta
The Porta della Carta is an example of Venetian Gothic architecture. The gate links the Saint Mark's Basilica at Ducal PalaceThe winged lion holding an open book represents the sovereignty of the state. The winged lion holding an open book represents the sovereignty of the state. The Doge kneeling before it is Doge Francesco Foscari, who reigned between 1423 and 1457.
The Doge was not a king, but rather a president who ruled in the service of the Venetian people, the state and the Church. The Doge's kneeling shows his humility rather than his equality with God. as the French monarchy thought.
With allegorical figures, saints and cherubs, San Marco stands at the top of the gate. This gate is an affirmation of the importance and the connection between church and state.
A copy of the original
Unfortunately, what you see today from this doorway is a copy of the original. The latter was destroyed in 1797 when Napoleon conquered Venice and began demolishing buildings such as the Paper Gate and the Jewish Ghetto gates, as well as many other buildings.
Statue in Venice: the Vittorio Emanuele II monument
Vittorio Emanuele II (1849-1861) was the first king of a united Italy, in 1861. Not only is Venice home to this statue, one of my favorites, but Rome is also home to a monument dedicated to Emanuele II, known as Altare dell Patria, in Piazza Venezia.
At the top of the Venetian monument stands the equestrian statue of Emmanuel II with his sword. In front of him and behind him, at the base of the statues, are winged lions with a sword. women in various positions.
One side is turbulent and troubled, while the other is proud and strong, as evidenced by the lion. The woman's clothes are regal, not armor as was the case on the opposite side. Note the closed book under the lions' grip. This means that the Venetian state is no more.
There are many other statues in Venice. Take a stroll through the streets and you'll soon discover them all, just observe your surroundings!
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