The Flag of the Republic of Venice, commonly known as the Banner or Standard of Saint Mark (stendardo di San Marco), was the symbol of the Republic of Venice, until its dissolution in 1797. Its main charge was the Lion of Saint Mark, symbolizing Mark the …

The Kingdom of the Morea or Realm of the Morea (Italian: Regno di Morea; Venetian: Regno de Morea; Greek: Βασίλειο του Μορέως, romanized: Vasíleio tou Moréos) was the official name the Republic of Venice gave to the Peloponnese peninsula in Southern Greece (which was more widely known as the Morea until the 19th century) when ...

The flag of the Italian region of Veneto derives from the flag historically used by the Republic of Venice (697–1797), a maritime republic centered on the modern city of Venice.The modern flag was adopted by legge regionale (regional law) 20 maggio 1975, n. 56 and amended by L.R. del 22 febbraio 1999, which deleted the words "Regione del Veneto". [1] ...

It is the flag that waved in the galleon of San Domenic Contarini, the Doge of Venice from 1659-1675. The colours of the flag are red and gold which were the colours of the navy, heritage from the Roman and then Byzantine Empire.

Jun 22, 2019 · Walking through Venice, one of the first things you will notice is the Lion of Saint Mark. It is everywhere: in the flags, on statues and decorations etc. Believe us, it is not a simple votive decoration, it is much more! Here we explain its long tradition and interesting history.

Jun 16, 2023 · In 1866 Venice was united with Italy. About the flag. It was the state flag until 16 May 1797, raised on palaces and areas of direct doge jurisdiction, including St Mark's square and basilica, and during parades and ceremonies.

Jun 18, 2023 · The flag of Venice and its characteristic lion are visible all over the city. One of the most famous places is, of course, the place Saint-Marc you can see it, surmounting a column. Many of the city's gates are also surmounted by this winged lion.

The Flag of the Republic of Venice, commonly known as the Banner or Standard of Saint Mark (stendardo di San Marco), was the symbol of the Republic of Venice, until its dissolution in 1797. Its main charge was the Lion of Saint Mark , symbolizing Mark the Evangelist , …

Mar 1, 2025 · The dark red and gold flag of the "Serenissima" Republic of Venice (from early days until May 1797) is sparking a harsh debate in Italy, because of the group of Venetian independentists who occupied (using a home-made tank) the Bell Tower of St. Mark Square ten days ago and raised the flag.

Historical flags of Venice. 1) image by Jaume Ollé, 9 November 1998. 2) image by Jaume Ollé, 9 November 1998. The first venetian flag is dated from 1177 and bears several representations of Saint Marco. In the XIV century the lion appear (with the face of Saint Marco). It was red on white background and is quoted also in golden on blue ...