Castello in Venezia in Città Metropolitana di Venezia, Venetia, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Leone Graziani

Photographed by James Hulse, March 8, 2024

1. Leone Graziani Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Italian:
In questa casa degli avi abito Leone Graziani, congiunto dei fratelli Bandier ammiraglio della veneta marina triumuiro con Daniele Manin nei tremendi giorni di Venezia martire invitta e da questa soglia parti per l'esilio a Corfu dove col sogno di una patria libera nel MDCCCLII si spense.
Il municipio ricorda MCMXVII

English Translation:
In this house of ancestors lives Leone Graziani, relative of the Bandier brothers, admiral of the Venetian navy, triumvir with Daniele Manin during the terrible days of Venezia, martyr and undefeated, and from this threshold, he left for exile in Corfu, where, with the dream of a free homeland, he passed away in 1852.
The municipality remembers 1917.

Erected 1917 by Municipality of Venice.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 45° 26.264′ N, 12° 20.458′ E. Marker is in Venezia, Veneto (Venetia), in Città Metropolitana

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di Venezia. It is in Castello. It is at the intersection of Calle Seconda de la Fava and Campo Santa Maria Formosa, on the left when traveling south on Calle Seconda de la Fava. The marker is located along the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Seconda de la Fava 6125, Venezia, Veneto 30122, Italy. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Roman Empire,

and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sebastiano Venier (a few steps from this marker); Chiesa di S. Maria Formosa / Church of St. Mary Formosa (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiesa di S. Leone IX (vulgo San Lio) / Church of St. Leo IX (commonly known as San Lio) (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marino Sanuto Torsello (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Chiesa di S. Maria della Consolazione (vulgo La Fava) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Enrico Cosenz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Laurentius Perosi (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chiesa di S. Bartolomeo (vulgo San Bartolomio) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Venezia.

Regarding Leone Graziani. The text commemorates Leone Graziani, a notable figure in the Italian Risorgimento. He was a relative of the Bandiera brothers (Giuseppe and Domenico), who were prominent patriots fighting against Austrian rule in northern Italy. In 1848, Venice revolted against Austrian domination, and during this time, Leone Graziani supported

The Leone Graziani building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 8, 2024

2. The Leone Graziani building and Marker

the Republic of San Marco, led by Daniele Manin. This was part of the broader series of uprisings across Italy during the First Italian War of Independence.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.