What? The Lion of Venice, an ancient bronze statue of a winged lion which can be seen by countless tourists on a massive plinth of Egyptian granite in the Piazza San Marco. Lions have wings?

If you look closely at the center gable on the exterior of the basilica, you can even see a statue of St. Mark along with Venice's emblem: a lion with wings. This elaborate church sits on the ...

The church itself stands out due to its white marble facade and the 125 statues that adorn it ... 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. any day of the week. Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace ...