San Marco Cathedral, Venice, detail of the facade. St Mark with angels above the Winged Lion, symbol of Venice and the saint.

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Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy. Detail of the gable showing Venice's patron saint, the apostle San Marco (St. Mark; Marcus) with angels. Underneath is a winged lion, the symbol of St. Mark and of Venice. The book reads: Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Meus - Peace to you Mark my evangelist.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco, Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy, Europe
Photo credit: © Wiskerke / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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