column topped with a bronze sculpture of a winged lion

column topped with a bronze sculpture of a winged lion. The lion is facing forward with its wings outstretched and its head slightly turned to the right. There are three seagulls perched on the sculpture, one on its head and two on its back. The column is made of white stone and has a square base with intricate carvings. It is located in Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy (latitude: 45.434, longitude: 12.341). The sky is a clear blue with a few white clouds.