Q: Who is the real hero in The Merchant of Venice? Portia is the heroine who saves Antonio from losing one pound of his flesh, leads her lover Bassanio to the personality transformation that he seeks, and makes a happy ending possible for The Merchant of Venice. How is Portia the hero of the story? […]

Portia lives in Belmont. Bassanio describes the place and her hair as “Belmont Colchos’ strand,” suggesting it is located far from Venice…. Where does Portia live in Merchant of Venice? BelmontAns. Portia, a rich heiress lived at Belmont,a place near Venice. 4. Who was Bellario? Is Portia a Venice? Portia is a female protagonist of […]

20 million tourists. Although many residents feel as though tourists can be a nuisance, they cannot ignore the fact that tourism is vital to the city’s survival. It is estimated that approximately 20 million tourists visit Venice annually and that number only increases as each year passes. How many tourists travel to Venice every year? […]

Venice was founded starting from the V century AD, when the inland populations resolved to seek shelter from the barbarian invasions (mostly Huns and Longobards). The Venetians moved therefore towards the lagoon, that was composed of many small islands (Venice is composed by about 120 islands connected by bridges). How did Venice develop? The Origins […]

You can drink the water in Venice and save yourself the expense and waste of bottled water. Venice’s tap water is pumped in from the Italian mainland so you don’t have to worry about anything questionable in the water that is floating under the city. That lagoon water is not coming out of the tap. […]

Yes, sharks have been found in Venice Italy.You are likely to encounter several species of sharks in the canals which include the Tiger Shark, Maco Shark, hammer-head Shark, great white Shark, and the bull sharks. In the rivers in Venice, you might come face to face with the bull sharks. Has there ever been a […]

Its most attractive baby name & pronunciation is also simple . The meaning of Venice is ‘The Merchant of Venice’ The Duke of Venice. ‘The TrageDy of Othello’ The Duke of Venice..’ This name is especially approved for ‘Boys’ Gender. The lucky number for Venice is ‘Venice lucky number is 4’. Is Venice a boy […]

Venice is indeed a strange and wonderful place, at once utterly captivating and furiously frustrating, often in the same moment. The canals give off a pungent odor from the polluted water that laps up against thick mold and mildew caked on the ancient palaces. Are the houses in Venice damp? All the World admires Venice, […]

Drinking water has always been a problem for the city since the water surrounding Venice is salt water from the Mediterranean Sea. During the 1960’s artisan wells were opened across the city which were drilled deep underground for potable water. Can you swim in Venice water? So, can you swim in the Venice canals? The […]

In Venice, Leonardo was employed as a military architect and engineer, devising methods to defend the city from naval attack. What did Leonardo da Vinci do in Italy? Leonardo da Vinci worked in Milan, in service to the Duke of Milan Ludovico Sforza, from 1482 to 1499. It was during this time that Leonardo painted […]

Venice Island was built on a foundation of 10,000,000 underwater wooden logs or 8 to 10 tree logs per sq meter. Trunks function as roots. 1200 years later, those same trunks still support almost all of central Venice.Wood is much less durable than metal and its use as a supporting structure may seem strange. What […]

Venice has been known as “La Dominante“, “La Serenissima”, “Queen of the Adriatic”, “City of Water”, “City of Masks”, “City of Bridges”, “The Floating City”, and “City of Canals”. Is Venice called the city of love? It is a destination unlike any other, with a reputation for romance that surpasses even that of the Italian […]

Venice food and drink prices USD Food type Price Budget breakfast Most hotels come included with bread and coffee in the morning. If not, you might have to look around a bit. 5.68 – 10.23 Budget lunch Venice is not known for cheap restaurants, even for locals, so staying on a budget can be a […]

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. What was the relationship between Venice and the Ottoman Empire? Throughout the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the Venetian and […]

Uniquely among Italy’s chief cities, Venice came into being after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. The Lombard hordes, whose incursions into northern Italy began in ad 568, drove great numbers of mainlanders onto the islands of the lagoon, previously the homes of itinerant fishermen and salt workers. How did Venice become […]