Venice
Peak maritime republic era 1200 to 1600
Location and Figures
- Country: Italy
- Type: Historical
- Region: Europe
Overview
The maritime republic that ruled East Mediterranean trade for five centuries. The Arsenal, the largest industrial complex in Europe before the factory age, assembled galleys on an early moving line. Spice and silk wealth built the city on the lagoon, where cruise ships and Acqua Alta now threaten the heritage.
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