Esther's photos with the keyword: Piazza

After all the day tourists depart, St. Mark's Square comes alive with music. IMG_4868

Doge's Palace - Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling before the winged lion which has long been the symbol of Venice. The winged lion is also one of the symbols of the apostle, Mark the Evangelist , who has been the the city's patron saint since his remains were allegedly stolen from a tomb in Alexandria, Egypt, and brought to Venice in 828 AD. The lion's paw rests on an open book that contains the words, "Pax tibi, Marce, Evangelista meus," which translates to "Peace be upon you, O Mark, my Evangelist." AIMG_4741

Torre dell'Orologio - St. Mark's Clock tower, Venice, Italy. This 24 hour clock was built in the 15th Century and exhibits the phases of the moon and the zodiac. AIMG_4750

The tables at the outdoor cafes in Saint Mark's Square in Venice, Italy are empty now, but come evening, they will be full of people who come to hear the orchestras play. AIMG_4772

Sant' Agnes in Agone is a seventeenth century church which is located in the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. AIMG_2545

Sant' Agnes in Agone is a seventeenth century church which is located in the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. AIMG_2542

La Fontana del Moro is located in the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. This portion of it represents a Triton and two dolphins. The fountain was designed by Giacomo della Porta in 1575. AIMG_2547