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Curious Venice

Season 2 Episode 206 | 25m 10s

Where is the hidden symbol of Venice on the iconic gondola? Why are there two different saints on the gateway columns? Why is the solar system off on Torre dell'Orologio? Why does Saint Mark's Basilica look like Hagia Sophia? Why does the Doge's Palace have a Stairway of Giants, and what do those symbols mean?

Aired: 06/08/17
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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