Symbols of Monemvasia
Byzantine Empire - The Byzantium Cross has four equal arms. Byzantine churches' floor plans follow this Cross shape with four equal naves on each end.
Venetian Lion - The Winged Lion is the symbol of Saint Mark of Venice. It represents strength of the word of the Evangelist.
Ottoman Empire - The symbol of the Ottoman Empire is a star and crescent (moon). It is sometimes shown side by side. When the star is above the crescent it is said the symbols represent the rising sun over the earth.
Venetian Lion - The Winged Lion is the symbol of Saint Mark of Venice. It represents strength of the word of the Evangelist.
Ottoman Empire - The symbol of the Ottoman Empire is a star and crescent (moon). It is sometimes shown side by side. When the star is above the crescent it is said the symbols represent the rising sun over the earth.