ipernity: Venice 2015 by MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)

Shrine 1668

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Erected in 1668, reconstructed 1818-1901 and again 1979-1991.

Grate

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Shrine, erected 1668.

Rio della Sensa

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Nose Job

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The three Mastelli brothers (known as the "Mori") -- named Sandi, Afani and Rioba -- were silk and spice merchants from Morea who built a palazzo near this campo in 1112. Legend has it that, because of their greed and dishonest business dealings, they turned into stone. The statues date from about the 13th century.

Mastelli Brother 1

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The three Mastelli brothers (known as the "Mori") -- named Sandi, Afani and Rioba -- were silk and spice merchants from Morea who built a palazzo near this campo in 1112. Legend has it that, because of their greed and dishonest business dealings, they turned into stone. The statues date from about the 13th century.

Mastelli Brother 2

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The three Mastelli brothers (known as the "Mori") -- named Sandi, Afani and Rioba -- were silk and spice merchants from Morea who built a palazzo near Campo dei Mori in 1112. Legend has it that, because of their greed and dishonest business dealings, they turned into stone. The statues date from about the 13th century.