Serenissima respublica is a title attached to a number of european states through history. Mar 24, 2014 the most serene republic of venice, as it was officially known, dominated the mediterranean sea during its thousandyear lifespan between the seventh and eighteenth centuries. Aug 26, 2018 the republic was ruled by the doge, who was elected by members of the great council of venice, the citystates parliament. What happened to the most serene republic of venice in the. In a similar way the new venetian republic was founded by refugees fleeing the chaos that engulfed northern italy in the fateful year of 1983 and settled in the islands of the gulf of venice. The most serene republic of venice, known commonly as venice or veneto, was a merchant republic located in northern italy and the protagonist of alternate history of europe season 1.
The most serene citystate of the republic of venice is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by doge leonardo loredan with a fair hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls, unlimitedspeed roads, and punitive income tax rates. Veniceball was a safe haven for unwanted balls at the time. Along with their completely linked holdings, they also hold a lot of greek land directly, next to the. The most serene republic of venice executive summary it is something of a mystery that this age of thralldom and decline for the rest of italy was for venice a golden age. They border the nations of illria and montenegro, from their dalmatian holdings, and milan to their west. In otl the republic of venice lasted from roughly 697 1797. However, in a unique twist, the republic of venice has another way it may form. The most serene republic of venice discover venice and surroundings a city born of the sea, venice has preserved the enchanting palaces and lavish mansions of its glorious past alongside an equally alluring lifestyle. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century ad until the year 1797. In this article the pod is after the battle of lepanto 1571.
Comparing the history of mainland italy with that of venice, horodowich notes that venices history is shrouded in mystery. Today visitors to the doges palace access the museum through the entrance called porta del frumento. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. The most serene republic of venice the wonder of truth. Its a new history, more compact than the magisterial history of venice by john julius norwich, but goes further by telling the history of venice from the fall of the republic in 1798 to bonaparte, and brings it up to the. Well actually, we were on our feet a lot, because venice is the ultimate walking city. Nationstates the most serene citystate of the republic of. Most serene republic of venice brazilian mapping wiki fandom. It is one of the many minors that may be formed should the old order be restored by either austria or the kingdom of two sicilies. Venice and other italian maritime republics played a key role in fostering capitalism.
Serenisima republica veneta, was a sovereign state and maritime republic in. Republica veneta, or traditionally known as the most serene republic of venice italian. Vexilographic maps of pontic littoral by end of th17th century. Serenissima repubblica di venezia, was a state originating from the lagoon communities in the area of venice, now northeastern italy. The formation of powerful territorial monarchies further marginalized venice. This was not always the main entrance as in the past palazzo ducale was reached from the monumental late gothic gate situated on. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797. Republic of venice wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
Venices beating heart is piazza san marco, europes most elegant living room. Most serene republic of venice renaissance kingdoms fandom. Veneto the rise and fall of the most serene republic of. This was not always the main entrance as in the past palazzo ducale was reached from the monumental late gothic gate situated on the piazzetta side, which we shall see later. This country included all a state that lasted for over a millennium was the most serene republic of venice, one of the superpowers of its time. The name alone evokes the absolutely extraordinary. It remains a major italian port in the northern adriatic sea and is one of the worlds oldest tourist and cultural centres. A most serene republic, an astonishing tale of conspiracy, feud, assassinatin, and politicking that chronicles venices government and judicial system during the republics heyday. Sep 22, 2014 the venetian republic had thrived well into the 16th century, acquiring an extensive maritime empire in the adriatic and eastern mediterranean, a substantial land base in the region now known as veneto, and a key position in european and mediterra. This item large flag republic of venice flag most serene republic of venice flag outdoor flag flying flag 3x5ft banner venice 3 ft x 5 ft durapoly polyester international city flag by flagline az flag venice flag 3 x 5 for a pole venezia flags 90 x 150 cm banner 3x5 ft with hole. Most serene republic of venice by thegreypatriot on deviantart. The republics modern reputation is widely based on its. Comparing the history of mainland italy with that of venice, horodowich notes that venice s history is shrouded in mystery.
Serenissima repubblica di venezia, a citystate that existed from 697 to 1797 based in the city of venice with continuously controlled territory along the eastern adriatic at its strongest period. Santa maria della salute, venice, where the grand canal opens into the san marco basin. Located in bostons historic south end, srv, serene republic of venice, is bostons first venetianstyle bacaro and wine bar. Iranpersia in the style of the most serene republic of venice. The venetian republic had thrived well into the 16th century, acquiring an extensive maritime empire in the adriatic and eastern mediterranean, a substantial land base in the region now known as veneto, and a key position in european and mediterra. Officially the most serene republic of venice, veniceball was founded after the decline and later death of his father, ancient romeball. The most serene republic of venice alternative history fandom. The most serene republic of venice alternative history. The serenissima repubblica di venezia most serene republic of venice, serenisima republica veneta had been founded by refugees from the barbarian invasions that devastated the roman empire. Veneto the rise and fall of the most serene republic of venice. Grand canal, with the rialto bridge in the background, venice, italy eric carleshostal associates. We took the vaporetto to saint marks square and proceeded wandering the streets around the square looking for our hotel.
From piazza san marco, the island of san giorgio maggiore and its high tower raised up on the monumental complex are all visible it is a masterpiece by several important architects, including the highlyesteemed andrea palladio. A city born of the sea, venice has preserved the enchanting palaces and lavish mansions of its glorious past alongside an equally alluring lifestyle. National anthem of the most serene republic of venice that existed from 6971797. The republic existed from the late seventh century until when napoleon conquered the city. It was formally known as the most serene republic of venice venetian. Serenissima repubblica di venezia or venetian republic was a state originating from the city of venice in northeastern italy. Having a small population with few natural resources, venice could not live without gold and silver.
The age of decadence, a sixhour exporation of venices time of economic decline, political decay, and moral depravity, which led to the fall of the venetian. Most serene republic of venice 6971797 unofficial anthem. The complex of cities in northern italy florence, venice, genoa. After venice and the holy league defeated the ottomans at the battle of lepanto, on october 7, 1571, and still lost the island of cyprus, the doge, the council of ten, and the signoria realized they needed to restrengthen their republic to protect themselves from the. The venice film festival, on the other hand, runs inside the palazzo del cinema on the island known as the lido.
Most serene republic of venice republic of venice, venice, flag. It existed for one thousand one hundred years, from the late 7th century until the late 18th century 1797, when it was conquered by napoleon. Travel guide venice plan your trip to venice with travel by. Serenisima republica veneta, was a sovereign state and maritime republic in northeastern italy, which existed for a. It existed from the late 7th century ad until 1797. The most serene republic of venice is not a nation that exists at the start of the game. Serenisima republica veneta, was a sovereign state and maritime republic in what is now. Everyone aspires to come to venice, and all those who have already made. It was based in the lagoon communities of the historically prosperous city of. The republic, founded in 697, soon grew to dominate mediterranean trade and the adriatic and aegean seas. The ruling class was an oligarchy of merchants and aristocrats. The republic existed from the late seventh century until when.
Most serene republic wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Travel to venice from the safety of your home and explore one of the most famous attractions of the world, the doges palace. The lombard hordes, whose incursions into northern italy began in ad 568, drove great numbers of mainlanders onto the islands of the lagoon, previously the homes of itinerant fishermen and salt workers. Uniquely among italys chief cities, venice came into being after the fall of the roman empire in the west. No one can be entirely sure whether or not venice was indeed the most serene republic with a functioning democracy that engaged its citizens, or whether the reality was a lot more sinister than we imagine. Compared to powerful monarchies like those of spain, france, austria and the ottoman empire, the venetian republic was small and militarily weak. The most serene republic of venice was an imperial, maritime republic in northeastern italy for the millenium between the 8th and 18th centuries. On the beginning and end of the most serene republic. However, in a unique twist, the republic of venice has another way it. Veniceball was founded after the decline and later death of his father, ancient romeball. Republic of veniceball was middle agecolonial era power and an former italian maritime republic. Travel guide venice plan your trip to venice with travel.
The most serene republic of venice is also knwon as republic of venice or venetian republic. In the italian peninsula, the venetian republic was a major power. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the rise and fall of the most serene republic and immerse yourself in the exhibits in an entirely innovative way. The republic of venice has existed longer than those of rome or sparta, or any other that is known in history. It was formally known as the most serene republic of venice italian.
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