Venice

Venice is a kind of city located on the water. Here, instead of automobile and bicycle roads, there are water channels. Its location is Northern Italy, near the Adriatic Sea. The population of the city is close to 300 thousand people. The unique location of Venice is simply amazing.

This wonderful city is located on 118 different islets, which are separated by water channels. Approximately 400 bridges connect these lands. The islands are separated from the sea by a sandy spit, which has straits. In places of straits, access to lands and ocean vessels opens up. In autumn, storms can be observed here, as a result of which local streets are flooded with water. A variety of ships, barges, gondolas are the most common transportation in the city. The houses in this wonderful place are held together by multi-level foundations, as the bottom of the lagoon is unstable. The part of the structure that is in the water consists of wood, a special rock that is not susceptible to destruction when in contact with moisture. Venetian houses, in comparison, are very light, as they are built with materials based on limestone and wood.

The name of the city is very old, as it comes from the ancient tribe "Veteto", which inhabited these lands even before its conquest by the Romans. If you study the history of these lands in more detail, the picture emerges that the city dates back to the time of the raids on the Roman Empire by the barbarian huns, led by the leader Attila. In order to escape, many residents of Northern Italy fled to the Adriatic Islands, which is its foundation. The hearth of the future Venice was originally the islands of Malamocco and Torcello. In 727, the doge was robbed, who connected these lands. At the time of independence, Venice was quite powerful, as evidenced by its possessions in Greece, Istria, and Dalmatia. From time to time, she conquered various territories, including even Constantinople, from which the excellent mosaics that adorn St. Mark's Cathedral were exported. Here you can see the image of St. Mark the Evangelist, in the form of a lion with wings on his back and a book. His relics were supposedly transported here from Egypt to be buried in the main cathedral. The thousandth year marks the consolidation of Venice's reign over the Adriatic by Doge Pietro Orcelo II. In honor of this event, a traditional celebration is held called Festa della Sense, which literally means "Wedding with the sea." Later, Venice begins to lose its strength, as more developed trading states appear. In the XV–XVIII century, the city was gripped by the plague epidemic, as well as the raids of the Turks. In 1796, Venice was ruled by Napoleon, who distributed it to Austria. It was only in 1866 that Venice was incorporated into Italy as a simple province.

Nowadays, Venice is a seaside resort, a museum city, as well as a world-class tourism center.

This city is visited annually by many tourists who come from all over the world. It is especially crowded and fun here in February, when the mask festival takes place on the territory. This custom has come here since ancient times, when wearing masks was very popular and convenient. Later, the government of Venice banned the wearing of masks all year round, and specific days were allocated for this, when people went about their daily routine in wonderful outfits. They were worn by both doges and maids.

Guests of the city are pleased to see the palaces that are located along the grand canal, among which the most famous is the Doge's Palace. Art workshops flourish here, which present various souvenirs, mosaics, and glass. Museums (glass, historical and maritime), various art exhibitions, galleries, and film festivals are also presented to tourists.

By visiting Venice, you will definitely enrich yourself morally and have a great rest, be sure that this country will remain in your memory forever.