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The Most Serene Republic of Venice ( Venetian (Serenìsima) Repùblica Vèneta or Repùblica de Venesia, Italian Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia) or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century AD until the year 1797. It is often referred to as La Serenissima, in reference to its title in Venetian, the Most Serene Republic. The city of Venice originated as a collection of lagoon communities banded together for mutual defence from the Lombards, Huns and other steppe peoples as the power of the Western Roman Empire dwindled in northern Italy. Sometime in the first decades of the eighth century, the people of the lagoon elected their first leader Ursus, who was confirmed by Byzantium and given the titles of hypatus and dux. He was the first historical Doge of Venice. Tradition, however, first attested in the early 11th century, states that the Venetians first proclaimed one Anafestus Paulicius duke in 697, though this story dates to no earlier than the chronicle of John the Deacon. Whatever the case, the first doges had their power base in Heraclea. Ursus's successor, Deusdedit, moved his seat from Heraclea to Malamocco in the 740s. He was the son of Ursus and represented the attempt of his father to establish a dynasty. Such attempts were more than commonplace among the doges of the first few centuries of Venetian history, but all were ultimately unsuccessful. During the reign of Deusdedit, Venice became the only remaining Byzantine possession in the north and the changing politic of the Frankish Empire began to change the factional division of Venetia. One faction was decidedly pro-Byzantine. They desired to remain well-connected to the Empire. Another faction, republican in nature, believed in continuing along a course towards practical independence. The other main faction was pro-Frankish. Supported mostly by clergy (in line with papal sympathies of the time), they looked towards the new Carolingian king of the Franks, Pepin the Short, as the best provider of defence against the Lombards. A minor, pro-Lombard, faction was opposed to close ties with any of these further-off powers and interested in maintaining peace with the neighbouring (and surrounding, but for the sea) Lombard kingdom. The successors of Obelerio inherited a united Venice. By the Pax Nicephori (803) the two emperors had recognised Venetian de facto independence, while it remained nominally Byzantine in subservience. During the reign of the Participazio, Venice grew into its modern form. Though Heraclean by birth, Agnello, first doge of the family, was an early immigrant to Rialto and his dogeship was marked by the expansion of Venice towards the sea via the construction of bridges, canals, bulwarks, fortifications, and stone buildings. The modern Venice, at one with the sea, was being born. Agnello was succeeded by his son Giustiniano, who stole the remains of Saint Mark the Evangelist from Alexandria, took them to Venice, and made him the Republic's patron saint.
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1. The Colorful World of Murano Glass Jewelry
February 20, 2009
As you may already know, Murano is a small island just north of Venice and it has been the undisputable capital of Venetian glass for ages. Glass production in Murano started in 1291 when the Venetian Republic forced all of the glassmakers to move their entire workshops and factories out of the city to this now-famous Island. Murano jewelry and glasswork has been renowned around the world for centuries for the styles, quality of work and of course all the gorgeous colors.
When Murano jewelry is created, it all starts with the manufacture of the colored glass canes. This is probably one of... (read more)
Author: Kevin Grinberg
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2. 5 Places in Europe to enjoy for a Honeymoon
October 31, 2008
Europe is a place for the true romantics. Here are out top five picks for honeymooning couples.
Santorini, Greece – One of the most beautiful Greek Islands, Santorini is located in the southern Aegean Sea and is said to be magical, dreamy and romantic. Its beauty is more dramatic than lush and with its barren black sand beaches, high cliffs and white washed walls. Santorini is ranked one of the top romantic destinations in the world, perfect for honeymooners, offering out of this world sunsets and breathtaking views of the deep blue Caldera.
Venice, Italy – It was actually a toss up... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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3. Vienna travel and holiday apartments, Vienna Luxury travel, Luxury travel apartments in Vienna
December 08, 2007
Your trip to the city of Vienna is always incomplete, unless you visit some of the fantastic sites located outside the city. Vienna certainly is the city surrounded by scores of beauties. Located in the east of Austria, close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, the Austrian Capital has beautiful fringes.
Vienna, the cultural, economic and political centre of Austria, surely has numerous attractions inside the city, but the also offers you a number of attractive sites in its vicinity. So, whenever you are in Vienna, you must take a trip outside the city to see some of the wonderf... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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4. The Geography of Italy
September 19, 2007
Italy is officially known as the Republic of Italy, is located in the southernmost part of Europe. It covers a surface of roughly 301,225 square kilometers. It's situated at 42º50´ north of the equator, and longitudinally at 12º 50´ east of Greenwich. It's capital city is Rome which also happens to be the largest city in the country. Other important cities in Italy include Venice and Milan.
The boot shaped Italian peninsula is comprised of the Po River Valley and two large islands in the Mediterranean Sea, namely Sicily and Sardinia. The border of Northern Italy is shared with France, Swi... (read more)
Author: Clyde Lee Dennis
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5. Your Holiday in Italy:Venice, Rome, Turin
August 31, 2007
Venice
Venezia, La Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, the Most Serene Republic of Venice is the city of canals, churches and palaces that captures the hearts and minds of all who visit. Venice is home to wonderful tourist destinations famous the world over - St Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs - but the true joy of Venice is found just wandering around and finding architectural and artistic wonders around every corner. Transport:getting there and getting away
Venice is served by two airport, Marco Polo and Trevino. Transport into the city is by bus or from the la... (read more)
Author: Michiel Van Kets
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6. Murano Glass
July 07, 2007
Located off the shore of Venice, Italy, the island of Murano was a commercial port as far back as the 7th Century. By the 10th Century it had become a well-known city of trade. Today Murano remains a destination for tourists, and art and jewelry lovers alike.
Murano’s reputation as a center for glassmaking was born when the Venetian Republic, fearing fire and destruction to the city’s mostly wood buildings, ordered glassmakers to move their foundries to Murano in 1291. Murano glass is still interwoven with Venetian glass.
Murano's glassmakers were soon the island’s most prominent ci... (read more)
Author: hari parashar
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7. Venice travel guide
July 25, 2006
The melancholic air of the place is in part a product of the discrepancy between the grandeur of its history and what the city has become. In the heyday of the Venetian Republic, some 200,000 people lived in Venice, not far short of three times its present population. Merchants from Germany, Greece, Turkey and a host of other countries maintained warehouses here; transactions in the banks and bazaars of the Rialto dictated the value of commodities all over the continent; in the dockyards of the Arsenale the workforce was so vast that a warship could be built and fitted out in a single day; and... (read more)
Author: max piecesni
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