Antonio is the title character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. An influential, powerful, and wealthy nobleman of Venice, he is a middle-aged man and a merchant by trade who has his financial interests tied up in overseas shipments when the play begins. What happens to Antonio in The Merchant of Venice? Antonio ends the […]

Together, the Ottoman Empire and Venice grew wealthy by facilitating trade: The Venetians had ships and nautical expertise; the Ottomans had access to many of the most valuable goods in the world, especially pepper and grain. How did Venice become so wealthy? The reason being that it gained large scale profit of the adjacent middle […]

Some natural resources found in Venice are oil reserves, fish, coal, marble natural gas and other resources. Trading goods and carrying goods with the east has brought great fortune to Venice. What resources did Venice have during the Renaissance? Similarly, gems, mineral dyes, peacock feathers, spices, and a profusion of textiles such as silks, cottons […]

Similarly, gems, mineral dyes, peacock feathers, spices, and a profusion of textiles such as silks, cottons and brocades from Egypt, Asia Minor and the Far East all passed through the ports of Venice, and were taken on by Venetian merchants to Europe, where they were becoming highly desirable and valuable items. What did the Venetian […]

Festivities, Holidays and Traditions in Venice Venice Carnival. Venice Carnival is the celebration par excellence of this Italian city and it is usually held in early February. The Redeemer Celebration. The Historical Regatta. Mostra de Cine. Vogalonga. Sensa. What are the main traditions in Italy? Here are eight for your list: Epiphany and La Befana. […]

Venice, Italy Probably the most famous of all the car-less cities is the empire that is Venice.Today, Venice is actually 118 separate islands connected by canals and bridges, each originally formed by a specific group of refugees. What city in Italy has no cars? Venice, ItalyVenice, Italy Probably the most famous car-free city in the […]

Many of Venezia’s traditional dishes are fish-based. Bigoli in salsa (pasta in an anchovy sauce), risotto al nero di seppia (risotto cooked with cuttlefish ink) and sarde in saor (sardines preserved in a sweet and sour marinade) are amongst the most famous dishes from the province. What is the most famous dish in Venice? Baccalà […]

Mose, or Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico, is a series of retractable gates set in the three inlets of the Venetian lagoon that, when raised, prevent high tides from engulfing Venice and its islands. The idea for such a system followed a historic “acqua alta” in 1966 which saw a devastating water level of 194cm. How does […]

Map of Venice from the time of the Renaissance by Dutch artist Erhard Reuwich from the 15th century. The city-state of Venice was originally established as a safe haven for people fleeing persecution following the collapse of the Roman Empire. What was Venice famous for during the Renaissance? The trade of Venice helped to create […]

The Ottoman–Venetian wars were a series of conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice that started in 1396 and lasted until 1718. Who defeated Venice? In 810 Charlemagne’s own son (Pepin of Italy and king of the Lombards) had to withdraw from the Lagoon after six months of siege. During the sixth […]

Mocenigo Family, one of the most renowned patrician families of the Venetian Republic, to which it supplied military leaders, scholars, churchmen, diplomats, and statesmen, including seven doges. Which family dominated Venice? Contarini family, distinguished Venetian family, one of the 12 that elected the first doge in 697 and later gave Venice eight doges and many […]

The price of a large portion of pizza can vary from € 1.50 ( US$ 1.70) to € 2.50 ( US$ 2.80). A whole pizza costs from € 5 ( US$ 5.60) to € 13 ( US$ 14.60), depending on the toppings it has and the size. How much does a pizza cost in Italy? […]

All of the people who were living in encampments along the Venice Beach boardwalk have now been housed, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says. VENICE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — All of the people who were living in encampments along the Venice Beach boardwalk have now been housed, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says. Where did […]

Yes, sharks have been found in Venice Italy. We all know that the canals in Venice are connected with the Adriatic Sea which explains why there could be species of sharks in the canals. Has there ever been a shark attack in Venice? No fatal shark attacks have been reported in Venice. Two non-fatal attacks […]

Less than 60,000 still inhabit the city, and more than that many step off of cruise ships each day to snap selfies, buy souvenirs, and be on their way. Does anyone actually live in Venice? Small town community With just 55,000 inhabitants who go everywhere by foot, Venice can feel like a village. Once you […]