Beginning in the late 9th century, the doges were chosen by popular election, though the right was frequently abused during times of civil strife. Finally the group of Rialto islands was solemnly transformed into the city of Venice (civitas Venetiarum). What did Venice look like before it was built? The canals of Venice are among […]

Venice is a lovely beach neighborhood with vibrant colors. It is very diverse and artistic and an excellent place to be yourself. Is Venice Beach a safe area? Venice is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of cities are safer and 30% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Venice’s proper […]

More than 80% of the city was covered by water, which damaged cultural heritage sites, including more than 50 churches, leading to tourists cancelling their visits. What percentage of Venice is water? “Venice is the pride of all of Italy,” Brugnaro said in a statement, the Associated Press reported, as officials said the city was […]

Before Othello’s drastic fall from grace, the leaders of Venice treat Othello with respect. Characters refer to him as “noble” and “valiant.” The nobleman Lodovico describes Othello’s reputation before and after his dispatch to Cyprus: Is this the noble Moor whom our full senate Call all in all sufficient?… What is the difference between Venice […]

In 2020, 258,685 people resided in the Comune di Venezia, of whom around 55,000 live in the historical city of Venice (centro storico). Venice. Venice Venezia (Italian) Venesia (Venetian) Country Italy Region Veneto Metropolitan city Venice (VE) Do regular people live in Venice? Small town community With just 55,000 inhabitants who go everywhere by foot, […]

Tourist Tax The full rate is between 1 and 5 euros per person per night, and varies according to the time of year (high season from 1st February to 31st December; low season from 1st to 31st January) and the location, type and classification of the accommodation facility. How do I pay Venice tourist tax? […]

The trade of Venice helped to create the prosperity that was essential for the Renaissance. The ‘Serene Republic’ and its fleet of trading ships allowed Italian states to export their wares and products. Not only did the city grow wealthy, but it greatly boosted the economy of other Italian Republics. What made Venice unique renaissance? […]

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. Why is the Carnival of Venice […]

In 2020, 258,685 people resided in the Comune di Venezia, of whom around 55,000 live in the historical city of Venice (centro storico). Venice. Venice Venezia (Italian) Venesia (Venetian) Country Italy Region Veneto Metropolitan city Venice (VE) Do regular people live in Venice? Small town community With just 55,000 inhabitants who go everywhere by foot, […]

The foundations of Venice’s palaces follow the same system of indirect foundation: think of a swamp ; you have to solidify the zone and then put wooden pointed knotty and short poles until you find a hard and compact layer of clay in the soil, called caranto which is located at a dozen meters below […]

In general, everything is calm and all people are adequate. But sometimes there may be a couple of “non-educated” passers-bys or something like that. Also at sunset on the beach of Venice Beach go out drummers.Mostly, but there can be some sketchy areas along Ocean Front Walk getting to/from the beach. Is Venice Beach a […]

Ironically, Cyprus was also revered as the birthplace of Venus Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who was reputedly born in ocean foam and washed ashore near Nicosia. Inspired by this amorous deity, Cyprus provides the perfect location for Iago to convince Othello of his wife’s sexual infidelity. Why are the settings of Venice and Cyprus […]

The average price of a 7-day trip to Venice is $1,837 for a solo traveler, $3,299 for a couple, and $6,185 for a family of 4. Venice hotels range from $96 to $496 per night with an average of $144, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $490 per night for the entire home. […]

Venice.1500-1750) Venice is a prosperous Italian city and a symbol of law and civilization. It’s also full of white people, which makes Othello, a black Moor, stand out among the Venetians. Why does Venice symbolize order in Othello? Firstly, Venice represents that which is supposedly good – law and order, a structured and civilized way […]

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 the smell of rotting vegetation. “Who would dig up Venice to lay sewage pipes?” he asked. What is the smell in Venice? Venice canals do not smell. […]