Some time ago I was in Venice and walked up to the Arsenal, built in the twelfth century, has for centuries been the most impressive shipyard in the world and still witnesses the Republic of Venice.
Today it hosts the exhibition spaces of the Biennale. My walk took place in the evening, so it was not possible to get in.
Even today, the Earth Gate impresses for its majesty: in the evening, illuminated by the lights, it recalls the ancient atmosphere and the power of the Serenissima. The same Dante Alighieri speaks to him in the Divine Comedy (Hell, XXI, verses 7-18).
The current earth gate was made, recovering the materials of the former medieval gate, in 1460 AD
At the foot of the earth door, there are several mythological figures.
The two lions, a war booty by Admiral Francesco Morosini from Greece, were placed at the end of the seventeenth century.
During periods of increased activity 2,000 people worked there, unable to finish a galea in just 24 hours.
If you happen to visit Venice, I would recommend a visit to this wonderful historic site.
All photos were shot with nikon D700 and nikon lens 24-120 mm - f/ 4.
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