Republic of Venice

The Republic was an Italian state originating from the city of Venice. It existed from the late 7th century until the late 18th century.

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Botanical Garden, Padua
Butrint The triangular fortress (Angevin and Venetian period) and a Venetian defensive tower
Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik
Corfu
Euphrasian Basilica in Porec Porec was Venetian for over 500 years
Ferrara Comacchio was part of the Republic of Venice between 1508 and 1598
Island of Patmos The island was captured by the Venetians in 1208. It is around this period that the oldest settlement on Pátmos was founded, that of Chorá (AB ev)
Kotor
Longobards in Italy "In 1420 Cividale was annexed to the Republic of Venice."
Mystras Occupied from 1687 to 1715
Split
The Prosecco Hills "The Venetian rule of the Veneto hinterland from the 14th century to the 18th was a form of land government by the Republic of Venice, and produced the original structure of the nominated territory's agricultural layout through a profound reorganization of the road network and the introduction of more modern agricultural techniques." (Nomination file, p. 41)
Trogir
Venetian Works of Defence
Venice and its Lagoon
Verona
Vicenza and the Palladian Villas

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