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  Encyclopedia: Venice, Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Venice (Italian Venezia), the city of canals, is the capital of the region of Veneto, population 274,000 (2003).
In the 12th century the essentials for the power of Venice were laid: the Arsenal was under construction in 1104; Venice wrested control of the Brenner pass from Veronia in 1178, opening a lifeline to silver from Germany; the last autocratic doge, Vitale Michiele, died in 1172.
Venice was the early center of music printing; Ottaviano Petrucci began publishing music almost as soon as this technology was available, and his publishing enterprise helped to attract composers from all over Europe, especially from France and Flanders.
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 Venice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Venice (Italian: Venezia), the "city of canals", is the capital of the region of Veneto and of the province of Venice, 45°26′ N 12°19′ E, population 271,663 (census estimate 2004-01-01).
In the 12th century the essentials for the power of Venice were laid: the Venetian Arsenal was under construction in 1104; Venice wrested control of the Brenner pass from Verona in 1178, opening a lifeline to silver from Germany; the last autocratic doge, Vitale Michiele, died in 1172.
The buildings of Venice are constructed on closely spaced wood piles (under water, in the absence of oxygen, wood does not decay) which penetrate alternating layers of clay and sand.
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 Architecture of Venice, Italy - Great Buildings Online
Doge's Palace, by unknown, at Venice, Italy, 1309 to 1424.
Redentore Church, by Andrea Palladio, at Venice, Italy, 1576 to 1591.
Mark's, by unknown, at Venice, Italy, circa 1050.
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 MSN Encarta - Venice (Italy)
Venice (Italy) (Italian Venezia), city and seaport in northeastern Italy, in Veneto Region, capital of Venice Province.
Venice is situated on more than 100 islands formed by about 150 canals in the lagoon between the mouths of the Po and Piave rivers, at the northern extremity of the Adriatic Sea.
In its vicinity is the greatest monument in Venice, the 15th-century equestrian statue of the Venetian general Bartolomeo Colleoni, the work of the Florentine artist Andrea del Verrocchio.
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 Venice Tourist Information, Hotels and Travel | Italy Heaven
Venice weekend breaks are extremely popular, but for those with an interest in art, history or architecture, a longer stay will offer the chance for more indepth explorations.
Venice and the surrounding islands are well-served by waterbuses, the workaday vaporetti and the faster motoscafi.
Francesco's Venice is the glossy coffee-table book which accompanies the BBC series of the same name, in which one Francesco da Mosto, "descendant of an old and distinguished Venetian family" wanders through his city and recounts its history.
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 luxury hotel venice italy
Luxury hotel resorts in Venice Italy of the Starwood Chain feature a variety of accommodations and luxury rooms in Venice a city in Italy characterized by her relationship with the lagoon.
The hotel resorts are all situated in Venice, Italy, some in the historical centre, a few steps from Piazza San Marco, others at Venice Lido, renowned for the luxury and lavishness of the sea resorts.
Staying at one of the luxury Starwood Italy hotel resorts in Venice you will be won by the lodging facilities and the attention to luxury and detail and the elegance that has distinguished these facilities worldwide and you will be able to experience Venice in the arts, the culture and the traditions.
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 Vacationing in Venice, Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The area’s coastal waterways and the large Po river--one of Italy’s largest-- were attractive to them for the potential they held as a major trade route into the East and Europe.
Venice has a long and unique Jewish history, and has fallen under the reign of both Napoleon and Austria before ultimately declaring itself the nation of Italy in the mid 1800’s.
Venice has enjoyed the reputation for being relaxed in its attitudes towards religious tolerance and social diversity.
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 Venice hotels. Hotels in Venice, Italy. Venice map and guide. Easy hotel bookings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Venice is all about the symbiotic relationship of land and water.
Venice's trade empire flourished from 11th century and peaked in the 15th century.
The latter is banned from the lagoon part of Venice where thousand of people crowd in streets that could be but one-meter wide.
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 Venice Hotels. Luxury and Budget Hotel Reservation in Venice, Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Venice has always been an Italian city, although there were periods when it was independent from the mainland country.
The historic city centre of Venice is surrounded by lagoon that consists of many smaller islands.
In the past it used to be the finishing station of the legendary Orient Express that led from Venice to Paris.
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 Best of Venice - Best of Venice, Italy - Venezien, Venezia, Venedig, Venetian, Venice Beach - Lido, & Lido di Venezia.
The buildings of Venice are constructed on closely spaced poles (made of a wood specially chosen because it strengthens with age), or pilings, which penetrate alternating layers of clay and
Venice was the early center of music printing; Ottaviano Petrucci began publishing music almost as soon as this technology was available, and his publishing enterprise helped to attract composers from all over Europe, especially from France and
By the end of the century, Venice was famous for the splendor of its music, as exemplified in the "colossal style" of Andrea and
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 Go-Venice.com - Discount Hotels in Venice, Italy for Vacation and Wedding Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Venice represents an urban landscape so rich in its lavishness that it can be overwhelming.
Venice is a unique blend of water, art and romance located four kilometers from terra firma and two kilometers from the Adriatic Sea.
Venice is also the home of the Venice Biennale, set up in 1895 as a showpiece for international contemporary art, and held every odd-numbered year from June to September.
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 Come 2 Venice Hotels in Venice, Italy best offers and Venice hotel deals
Venice luxury hotels, 3 star deluxe accomodations in Italy, Hotel Petit Palais is located on the waterfront beaches of Venezia Lido.
Budget hotels in Venice Lido: discount Hotel Villa Albertina is two star budget accommodation in Lido di Venezia located 20 minutes from St. Mark's Square in Venezia Italy (public boat line running every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day), lodging only 2 minutes from the Congress Palace, the Casinò building and the wonderful beach.
Three star hotels in Venice Italy presents Hotel Tiepolo, high class accommodation in the In the very heart of Venice, a few steps from St. Mark’s Square and the public boat of San Zaccaria.
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 Venice hotels,by VeniceClick,hotels in Venice,apartments
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The lagoon of Venice is divided in six Sestieri (district).
The building which hosts the hotel was built in 1905, when the Lido was just starting to become popular as "the" restort area, and the lovely neorenaissance facade was further embellished in 1914 by a polychrome majolica covering....
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 AllRefer.com - Venice, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Venice is a tourist, commercial, and industrial center.
Manufactures include lace, jewelry, flour, and Murano glass, and the city is a center for shipbuilding.
Porto Marghera, the modern port of Venice (founded in the 1920s), located on the mainland, is a major shipping facility and also has considerable industry.
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 Travel for Kids: Venice, Italy
From the 13th - 15th centuries, Venice was one of the most luxurious cities in Europe, and a great trading empire with the Middle East.
Illustrated history of Venice, from the early 800s and the legend of St. Mark, down through the Middle Ages with its fabulous palaces, the splendor the Renaissance, landmarks such as St. Mark's Square, the Arsenal, Rialto Bridge, and Venice today, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Explore Venice through the eyes of Vendela – hunt for lions everywhere (lion of St. Mark is the symbol of Venice), collect glass chips, find the miraculous spot where St. Mark's body was hidden, and write a horse diary about the ancient bronze horses.
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 Venice Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Venice's nature is dual: water and land, long history and doubtful future, airy delicacy and dim melancholy.
The government, Unesco, and the charity 'Venice in Peril' are funding repairs, but the city is still in danger of sinking below sea level.
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
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 Venice, Italy
It serves as the capital of the province of Venice (Venezia) and the Veneto region.
The historic center of Venice is built on a group of islets and mudbanks in the middle of Laguna Veneta, a crescent-shaped lagoon separated from the Adriatic Sea by a barrier of narrow islands and peninsulas.
Venice is separated from the sea by natural and artificial breakwaters, but flooding is common from November through March of each year.
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 Honeymoons in Venice Italy
Venice Honeymoons coordinates luxury honeymoons in Italy and Venice.
Each honeymoon to Italy is prepared to the exact specifications of our customers using special rates we have established with our reputable three, four and five star hotels.
Venice Honeymoons offers special honeymoon packages to Italy in a variety of often unknown locations.
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 Venice Apartments in Italy Apartment for Rent in Venice Italy Vacation Rental Apartment in Venice
Venice apartments in Italy, known for their beautiful charm and luxurious all around historical properties now welcomes Dimora Veneziana, a special place for locating an apartment for rent in Venice.
Italy vacation rental properties found here at Dimora Veneziana allow you to spend time in the Venetian city by first locating your particular type of Venice flats for your welcomed stay in Venice.
Venice accommodations are carefully selected by the three friends whom created Dimora Veneziana in order to bring comfort and a special touch to visitors looking for the perfect Venice apartment in Italy.
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The Hotel Torino is situated in the heart of Venice, near the luxurious boutiques of Calle XXII Marzo and just a one minute's walk from the spectacular St. Mark's Square...
Murano became famous in 1291, the year in which the glass production was transferred here from the old city center due to fear of fires in the kilns...
Venice, gateway to the Orient, is one of the few cities in the world that can be truly described as unique.
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 Venice Hotels - Hotels in Venice Italy
Here you will find the Venice hotel of your choice, whether it be a 2-star budget hotel or a 5-star luxury hotel.
Venice is steeped in them all and offers visitors a huge variety of places to visit and things to do.
Venice lies in Northeastern Italy and is built on a cluster of islands which are interlaced by a huge number of canals and bridges.
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 Venice Italy travel information
Another way of reaching Venice is to leave the car in the Mestre area and use public buses, which guarantee excellent connections with Piazzale Roma.
By train: The Venice train station is called Santa Lucia and is located at the S. Lucia Quay, near the final stretch of the Grand Canal.
In Venice one can take a very normal taxi (Radio Taxi's number is 041/ 5237774) or one can rent a car.
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 Venice Apartments for rent flats in Venice Italy vacation rentals accommodations
Venice Apartments for rent flats in Venice Italy vacation rentals accommodations
Venice Apartments let by the owner - Holiday flats for rent in Venice for short term stays - Accommodation in Venice Italy
If you are already staying in Venice and you would like to arrange a viewing of one of our vacation apartments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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 Venice Apartments Rentals in Italy: venice flats, last minute, discounted rates, promotions, rental agency, carnival.
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Along with our rental service, Venice Apartment.com offers you its special website index, where you are free to browse various possibilities that perfectly match your needs as well as your budget.
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 Venice Accommodation: Venice Apartments and Venice B&Bs for all budgets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Our Venice apartments vary to suit all budgets and tastes - from luxury apartments in the touristic area of San Marco, to value-for-money Venice B&B's accommodation in artistic areas such as Dorsoduro.
There are also Venice apartments with lagoon's view in areas such as Castello, and if you favour what the call the "real Venice" then do head for a Cannaregio Venice accommodation.
We personally select, photograph and inspect all of our Venice accommodation to ensure that you are provided with the best choice in Venice apartments and Venice BandBs.
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 Venice Italy Hotels - discount and cheap hotels in Venice Italy
It is a city of romance, fine Italian cuisine, magnificent palaces and churches, and 177 canals where tourists and locals alike enjoy tranquil serenaded gondola rides.
It is said that Venice is sinking into the sea, as much of the town is immersed in water.
Nevertheless, the "Queen of the Adriatic" is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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