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Latin Crosses	44
Greek Crosses	10
Byzantine Crosses	8
Maltese Crosses	6

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A free, data-driven resource all about Venice, Italy.

19,312 articles about Venice...and growing!

What is Venipedia?

Venipedia is a wiki-based website dedicated to the study of the city of Venice, Italy. Venipedia provides primary Venetian data about specific topics, such as Coats of Arms, that are largely ignored by other sites. To learn more about the purpose, content, and approach that separates Venipedia from other websites visit the About Venipedia page.

Featured Article: Crosses

This page is an overview of all the crosses in Venice. For a typical cross, see Cross.

The cross (in Italian croce) is a religious symbol found throughout Venice and is a type of public art. Throughout the history of Venice, religion has played a significant role in the city, yet, despite the large number of churches, relatively few crosses decorate the city when compared to other examples of Venetian material culture.

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The oldest Venetian cross can be found in Cannaregio and dates from 850 AD.
The most recent cross can be found in Castello and dates from 1700 AD.
The cross in the most need of restoration is located in Cannaregio and dates from 1050 ..→

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