The Piraeus Lion (Italian: Leone del Pireo; Norwegian: Pireusløven) is one of four lion statues on display at the Venetian Arsenal, Italy, where it was displayed as a symbol of Venice's patron saint, Saint Mark. The statue is made of white marble and stands some 3 m (9 ft.) high.
The Piraeus Lion (Italian: Leone del Pireo; Norwegian: Pireusløven) is one of four lion statues on display at the Venetian Arsenal, Italy, where it was displayed as a symbol of Venice's patron saint, Saint Mark. The statue is made of white marble and stands some 3 m (9 ft.) high.
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