Lion of Piraeus
Lion of Piraeus is a monument in Venice, Metropolitan Venice, Veneto. Lion of Piraeus is situated nearby to Venetian Arsenal, as well as near Bridge of Sighs.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Venetian Arsenal and Doge’s Palace.
Venetian Arsenal
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The Venetian Arsenal is a complex of former shipyards and armories clustered together in the city of Venice in northern Italy. Owned by the state, the Arsenal was responsible for the bulk of the Venetian Republic's naval power from the Late Middle Ages to the early modern period. Venetian Arsenal is situated 280 metres east of Lion of Piraeus.
Doge’s Palace
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The Doge's Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. The palace included government offices, a jail, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the elected authority of the former Republic of Venice. Doge’s Palace is situated 740 metres west of Lion of Piraeus.
Bridge of Sighs
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The Bridge of Sighs is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone, has windows with stone bars, passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. Bridge of Sighs is situated 700 metres west of Lion of Piraeus.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Castello and San Marco.
Castello
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Castello is one of six sestieri that make up Venice.
San Marco
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San Marco is the central district of Venice. It is home to many of Venice's major points of interest, and consequently can be extremely crowded with tourists, especially during the day when cruise ships unload their passengers.
San Polo
San Polo is one of six sestieri that make up Venice. Covering 86 acres along the Grand Canal, it is one of the oldest parts of the city, having been settled before the 9th century.
Lion of Piraeus
- Type: Monument
- Location: Venice, Metropolitan Venice, Veneto, Northeast Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
45.43476° or 45° 26′ 5″ northLongitude
12.34983° or 12° 20′ 59″ eastElevation
2 metres (7 feet)Open location code
8FQJC8MX+WWGeoNames ID
10628962
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