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| The Rialto Bridge |
| The Lion of Saint Mark |
| A dove shaped like a gondola prow |
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Your answer was: The Lion of Saint Mark. |
Answer: A dove shaped like a gondola prow To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Venice Foundation for Peace Research, the Vatican and Italy jointly issued a special stamp on November 14, 2024, accompanied by a “die emissionis” (first day of issue) postmark. The stamp’s design is rich in symbolism: it features the logo of the Foundation, which cleverly merges the profile of a dove—a universal emblem of peace—with the distinctive prow of a Venetian gondola. This gondola element includes the “ferro di prua”, a stylized iron ornament with seven teeth, representing both the Doge’s ceremonial hat and the six sestieri (districts) of Venice. The stamp’s amaranth color is a nod to the Gonfalon of Saint Mark, Venice’s traditional banner. This thoughtful design encapsulates the Foundation’s mission to promote peace through legal and cultural initiatives, while also celebrating Venice’s identity as a historic crossroads of diplomacy and dialogue. The commemorative postmark, used at the Arco delle Campane post office in Vatican City, echoes the stamp’s theme and includes the inscription: 25° DELLA FONDAZIONE VENEZIA PER LA RICERCA SULLA PACE Reference The Vatican and Italy issue a joint stamp on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Venice Foundation for Research on PeaceVatican City State, 31 Oct. 2024 |
