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The City
Often referred to as the “City of Water”, Venice is the capital of the region of Veneto, which is known to be one of the most beautiful northern Italian cities. World-famous for its waterways, Venice is built up of 118 islands formed by about 150 canals. The islands on which the city is built are connected by about 400 bridges, all contributing to a city that is full of character and beauty.
In 1630, Venice began to lose its position as a centre of international trade, due to the plague killing a third of its inhabitants. Historically, the Venetian empire was a major exporter of agricultural products and, until the mid-18th century, a significant manufacturing centre. In the old centre, the canals serve the function of roads, and every form of......
