"Venezia, Serenissima, Queen of the Seas" Venice by seagoingJLW

Venice Travel Guide: 8,137 reviews and 21,379 photos

City of Canals

History

After enjoying a profitable commerce with the Muslims, the Crusades proved a bonanza for the Venetians who charged extortionist fees to build and equip ships for the knights. During the Fourth Crusade, Doge Enrico Dondola directed the attack on Constantinople that culminated in the sacking and plundering of the city in 1204.

Venice fought with Genoa and battled the Plague, but saved herself by blockading the lagoon
European powers joined the Pope in an alliance against Venice, the League of Cambrai.

Napoleon took Venice easily in May 1797 causing the last doge to abdicate. The Austrians ruled Venice until Napoleon return in 1805 and again after Waterloo. The Venetians rose under Daniee Manin in 1848, ousted the Austrians and restored the Republic. Venice finally regained her freedom in 1866 and joined the new Kingdom of Italy.<BR>

Miscellaneous Information

Venice is a city to walk around in. There are a lot of bridges to cross, so be prepared. It really is worth it. See how we got around. Look at the Venice Travelogue.

An interesting movie, based on fact, that tells of historic Venice is Dangerous Beauty

Did you know that Venice invented the income tax, the glass mirror, casinos, high heeled shoes, biological warfare and painting on an easel?

Read Mary McCarthy's Venice Observed

Pros and Cons

Pros:There is a lot to see. Enjoy
Cons:Crossing those bridges is hard on the calf muscles
In a nutshell:Wander around. There are many hidden piazzas

Last visit to Venice: May 2001
Intro Updated Apr 4, 2004
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Luchonda Nov 28, 2003 at 7:12 PM

You have some nice pictures here - great and nice memories !! Greets
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eden_teuling Dec 7, 2002 at 1:42 AM

Thanks Joan for the nioce photos + the history part: I love reading those!
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wendell1 Oct 11, 2002 at 7:51 AM

unbelievable...you've been everywhere!!
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demonia Aug 3, 2002 at 5:11 AM

Great pics and list of places
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o00o Jul 27, 2002 at 1:25 PM

beautiful pictures about such a romantic place...
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feline01 Jun 5, 2002 at 11:39 AM

Beautiful photos. Seems you covered a lot of ground + canal.
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margaretvn Jun 5, 2002 at 11:01 AM

anthoer lovely page - I always enjoy your pages!
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ukirsari May 29, 2002 at 4:52 PM

The most I love is ... San Marco :D
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advantix May 4, 2002 at 1:23 PM

Superb travelogues !
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Geoff_Wright Feb 4, 2002 at 12:11 PM

An excellent page, Joan. Wonderful photos as always