History of Venice
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Venice
is a city in Italy. It was also an independent republic from the late 8th century to 1792.
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
is a city in Italy. It was also an independent republic from the late 8th century to 1792.
- For the history of the city, see History of the city of Venice.
- For the Republic, see History of the Republic of VeniceHistory of the Republic of VeniceThe history of the Republic of Venice traditionally begins with its foundation at noon on Friday March 25, 421 by authorities from Padua who hoped to establish a trading-post in the region. This event was marked by the founding of the Venitian church of St. James...
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