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History of Venice: The city that lives on water

History of Venice

Venice is situated in the northeast of Italy. History of the Venice is very old. It is considered that Venice was founded in 421AD. However there is no any fix record of the city was found. This northeast Italian city is situated at the edge of the Adriatic Sea. This city has a big network of canals. People use gondolas and other boats to move about the city. You will rarely found few streets in this city. Marco polo with his uncle and father made a trip to china in 12th century also belonged to Venice (they all are to be known first European sailors/ merchants). It also adds a star in the history of Venice. You will also find few details about Venice in "merchant of Venice" and "Othello" (two famous dramas of the famous dramatist Shakespeare). It became a city state similar to other city states such as Genoa and Pisa. Merchant navy and other naval forces have made it a center of commerce.

With time, this northeast Italian city developed into a maritime empire that totally dominated the Eastern Mediterranean. However, with time the city changed hands and rulers. It was only in a century and few decades ago (1866) that the city finally joined the kingdom of Italy. Previously Venice has been ruled by France. Perhaps this city is also known for its high water. During the winters, high tides sweep into the low lying parts of the city and flood them with a foot. Most affected areas have raised sidewalks so that you can walk by without getting your feet wet.

Venice is the city of the northeast Italy. History of the Venice is very old. It is considered that Venice was founded in 421AD. However there is no any fix record of the city was found. This northeast Italian city is situated at the edge of the Adriatic Sea.

Venice is also most popular tourist spot in the world. There are few destinations of the city that makes this Italian city attractive and a popular tourist spot. These destinations are Saint Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco on which sits the Basilica of Saint Mark), Campo San Polo, the Bell Tower, the Palace of the Doges (the place where former rulers used to live), Palazzo Grassi, Ca' d'Oro, Ca' Rezzonico, Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum, Palazzo Labia and the Academy of Fine Arts. Venice is famous for its nightlife, museums and hotels.