World famous 3-ton statue ‘The Lion of Venice’ is actually 1,000-years-old & from 6,000-miles away in CHINA, study finds

THE famed “Lion of Venice” has stood in St Mark’s Square for hundreds of years – and now scientists have made a baffling discovery about its origins.

A new study has revealed the ancient three-ton bronze statue travelled all the way from China – and is at least 1,000-years-old.

GettyThe famed Lion of Venice sits high upon a pillar in St Marks Square[/caption] GettyNew research shows the bronzed three ton statue came from China[/caption]

Researchers from the University...