bottom view of the imposing entrance of the scuola grande di san giovanni evangelista in venice, italy

landmark building church cathedral facade architecture basilica synagogue spire tower chapel monastery steeple dome town monument school scuola grande san giovanni evangelista venice italy sestiere polo saint john ancient city culture lettering latin prestigious flagellants battuti patron middle ages medieval bas-relief eagle portal entrance septum architectural art exterior sculptural decorations renaissance calle l'ogio lunette symbols symbol cross marble bell bottom view imposing