Venice-Lido: St. Nicholas' Belfry by sandra46
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San Nicolò al Lido is a Church located in the northern part of Venice's Lido, and houses the relics of St. Nicholas, patron of sailors (shared with Bari), the model for Santa Claus. Here was (and still is) celebrated the traditional thanksgiving mass of the Sposalizio del Mare ("Marriage of the Sea") when the Doge (Duke) threw a gold ring into the lagoon from a special ship, the Bucintoro, since St. Nicholas was the patron saint of the Most Serene Republic's Navy.The monastery and the church, already existed at foundation of Venice, about 700 AD according to tradition. In 1099, always from this port, departed to east the Venetian participation to the First Crusade. In 1100 here were laid the relics of the body of St. Nicholas, the church was already dedicated to; they were stolen from Myra of Lycia, today's Turkey. The Venetians succeeded into outsmarting the people from Bari where other relics of the saint were already put in 1089, by Pope Urban II in person. In fact, the Venetians had better informants, who brought them to a secret sanctuary, which contained more important bones and relics than those stolen by Bari (Puglia) at the time a Byzantine governorate. In conclusion, poor Old Nick's body is still located in two different towns along the Adriatic Sea: Venice and Bari.
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Comments (32)
Nice shot and info Sandra!!
Wonderful and very creative work
Beautiful shot!! I've been three times in Venice, beautiful city!!!!
Sounds like a whole lot of bone stealing was going on back in the day! An excellent photo and fine read! Very well done, Sandra! Bravo!
wonderful
very choppy water. if you were on a boat then kudos for getting this capture
Sandra, you did an outstanding job on this presentation. The photo is so dramatic as the waves are thrashing about, and I was fascinated to read the history San Nicolò al Lido Church.
really a wonderful view, Sandra.
very nice composition !
You have given us some wonderful views of Venice and this is a beauty too.
excellent capture...are you on a boat ? It yes, also a superb success !!!
A great shot and very interesting informations.
Gosh, Sandra, that looks very cold. The water is a most amazing texture and colour, and a perfect foil for the buoy.
great capture erland
Great photo and cool history
Very nice capture, thanks for the infos!
Excellent capture, the green waves are impressive and the tower is like a painting !
Fine historical info from you, as usual - especially going so far back - WOW ! something they don't teach you in schools, thank you Sandra, BTW ominous looking waters ... BB
Oh my goodness I loved the history you shared. :))))) That is sad about Old Nick's bones being in two different places. :( Gorgeous image. :))))) Very beautiful architecture, and the waves of the ocean are amazing. :))))) Most excellent capture and history my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Start each day with a smile. :)))))
I love the color of the water. The POV is superb as is the history lesson. If I were to scuba dive in the lagoon where might those gold rings be located?
very difficult to find things in the mud of the lagoon bottom, which changes very often.
Beauty & Windy `)
another great shot!
GHreat infos and fantastic shot !!!
A wonderful photo Sandra and excellent historical information once again. Very choppy water!
You did very nice shot!
It look so windy but a real Beauty . Thank to share whit us all ((5++))
Normally we see the water around Venice so calm! This shows a different mood....
Is the water that green, naturally?
What a beautiful view and shot,love the colors of the water,thanks for the info:)******
Lots of water here... awesome capture!