The Mystery of Venice’s Winged Lion: An Ancient Chinese Origin?
In the heart of Venice, a city synonymous with romance, art, and maritime power, stands a colossal winged lion, its gaze fixed eternally upon the Piazza San Marco. This iconic symbol, the Lion of Saint Mark, is deeply interwoven with the identity of La Serenissima. But what if the origins of this majestic creature, often … Read more