Marin Falier. Marin Falier, Italian Marino Faliero, (born 1274—died April 17, 1355, Venice), leading official in Venice and doge from 1354 to 1355, who was executed for having led a plot against the ruling patricians. Who was executed in Venice? Marin FalierMarino Faliero (1274 – 17 April 1355) was the 55th Doge of Venice, appointed […]

Venice is certainly more expensive when compared to many other Italian cities, at an average cost of €75 to €95 per person per day, you’ll find that Venice is expensive to visit when coming from other nearby cities. How much is a beer in Venice? Cost of Living in Venice Restaurants Edit Meal for 2 […]

The Republic of Venice was topographically distinct from the rest of the city-states of Renaissance Italy as a result of their geographic location, which isolated the city politically, economically and culturally, allowing the city the leisure to pursue the pleasures of art. What makes Venetian unique? The Venetian Style The Bellinis and their peers developed […]

Venice lies in the middle of a lagoon, separated from the sea by thin strips of land. Twice every day the water in the lagoon drains away from the city’s 124 islands and fills up again with fresh seawater. Does Venice have fresh water? Venice, Italy Venice and water are inseparable. For centuries, the city […]

Venice is well known for its smell. Its stinking canals in summer can be almost as overwhelming as its beauty – and both are man-made. Does Venice smell bad? Venice in general doesn’t smell, even in the hottest of weather, as the water has enough movement to avoid being stagnant. Is Venice nasty? No Venice […]

The Venice Carnival began in 1162 in celebration of the Venice Republic’s victory over its enemy: the Patriarch or Aquileia. The people of Venice gathered in Saint Mark’s Square (San Marco) to dance and celebrate their victory. Ever since then, the victory was celebrated in the streets of Venice. What is unique about the Venice […]

Belmont. Portia lives in Belmont. Bassanio describes the place and her hair as “Belmont Colchos’ strand,” suggesting it is located far from Venice…. Where is Portia from in Merchant of Venice? Portia is a female protagonist of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. A rich, beautiful, intelligent heiress of Belmont, she is bound by the […]

Shylock is a Jewish moneylender in Venice. He is unpopular with other characters who accuse him of practising usury. Does Antonio live in Venice? 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 […]

The duke of Venice The ruler of Venice, who presides over Antonio’s trial. Although a powerful man, the duke’s state is built on respect for the law, and he is unable to help Antonio. Who is Duke in Merchant of Venice? The Duke of Venice is, well, the Duke of Venice. His role in the […]

By early 1945, the rail and road networks of northern Italy had sustained severe damage, forcing the Germans to resort to shipping goods into Venice and then moving them from there along rivers and canals. Operation Bowler Location Venice, Italy Commanded by George Westlake Target Germany Date 21 March 1945 What happened to Venice during […]

Venice in general doesn’t smell, even in the hottest of weather, as the water has enough movement to avoid being stagnant. Why does Venice smell so bad? The effluent from the millions of tourists that visit the city goes straight into the canals and the shallow lagoon, sometimes causing a thick soup of algae and […]

Tips for Visiting Venice on a low Budget The journey into Venice is fast and cheap by bus or tram. Buy a vaporetto/bus pass to cover the duration of your visit. Eat your main meal at lunchtime and away from the main tourist areas. Is it expensive to go to Venice? The average price of […]

No Venice is not dirty. Yes it has a lot of beautiful old buildings some of which have not been kept up. As it is tidal ,at low water you will see maybe some seaweed or barnacles on the exposed part of buildings but dirty no. 8. Does Venice smell like poo? Venice canals do […]

After Venice suffered the second-worst flood in its history in November 2019, it was inundated with four more exceptional tides within six weeks, shocking Venetians and triggering fears about the worsening impact of climate change. When did Venice start flooding? On November 4, 1966, an abnormal occurrence of high tides, rain-swollen rivers and a severe […]

Venice has no sewer system; household waste flows into the canals and is washed out into the ocean twice a day with the tides. Is there a sewage system in Venice? The city does not have a complete modern sewage system, meaning its canals are also its sewer system.A video called Venice Backstage describes how […]