Lion of St. Mark - London, England, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 51° 30.500 W 000° 04.560
30U E 702906 N 5710409
This lion is located in the White Tower at the Tower of London.
Waymark Code: WMDACW
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/13/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 7
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The placard at the site reads:

"Lion of St. Mark
Venetian, 17th or 18th Century

A gilded winged lion, carved in wood
and plaster, symbol of the evangelist
St. mark and emblem of the Venetian
City State. It was removed by British
forces when they evacuated the
Venetian fortress on Corfu in 1809."
Physical Address:
White Tower
Tower of London
London, England UK

Web Site: Not listed
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