Winged Lion of St. Mark in Kotor, Montenegro - Encircle Photos

Winged Lion of St. Mark in Kotor, Montenegro

As you approach the Sea Gate, Kotor’s main arched entry that was built in 1555, look to your right to see this carved panel of the Winged Lion of Mark on the Valier Bastion. It represents Saint Mark the Evangelist and the open book is St. Mark’s Gospel. This image was the symbol for the Republic of Venice when they ruled over Kotor from 1420 until 1797. The San Marco Lion remains an iconic image in Venice, Italy.

Winged Lion of St. Mark in Kotor, Montenegro

Puerta Principal o Puerta del Mar Kotor, Montenegro

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