illuminated the winged lion and the doge francesco foscari on the doge palace in venice, italy

1340 1923 and authority became built city civici detail doge doges ducale fondazione former foscari founded francesco gothic grand italian italy landmarks lion main musei museum museums northern one palace palazzo republic residence run style supreme the this venetian venezia venice was winged architecture architectural historical history culture cultural tourist tourism travel holiday destination vacation attraction visitor daytrip excursion