The Flag of the Republic of Venice, commonly known as the Banner or Standard of Saint Mark, was the symbol of the Republic of Venice, until its dissolution in 1797.
The original version of the year 1659 at the Museo Correr
Gonfalon of Saint Mark and Gonfaloniere from Perasto, 1680s
A modern-day replica of the flag flown from a balcony in Venice
Canaletto (1730) - The venetian flag on the Bucintoro
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A comune is an administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions and provinces. The comune can a
Flag of the Republic of Venice
…the Evangelist, the patron saint of Venice. A distinguishing feature of the flag is its six fringes, which were added to represent the original six sestiere of Venice. The fringes also serve to prevent damage being caused to the central section of the flag by wind. During times of peace, the Lion of Saint…
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