📜 Ancient Greek marble lion, brought to Venice from Athens in 1687. 🔍 Features unique Viking runic inscriptions carved in the 11th century. # Why Go 🏛️ See a historical artifact spanning ancient Greece, Viking Age, and Venetian history. 🦁 Admire the impressive 9-foot tall marble sculpture. 📜 Witness rare Viking runes on a non-Scandinavian monument and decipher those carved by Varangian mercenaries. 🏛️ Witness a symbol of Venice's patron saint, St. Mark. 📍 Located at the historic Venetian Arsenal entrance. # Why Avoid 💤 May feel quiet, primarily a historical statue. # Tips 🔎 Look closely for the weathered and faded runic inscriptions on its shoulders and flanks. 🚶 Located on the left side of the entrance door to the Arsenal.