Girolibero GREENS: From Venice to Poreč

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CYCLING GUIDE

From Venice to Porec

ABOUT THE AUTHOROswald Stimp , the author of this Guide, is a passionate cyclist. He has published more than 25 books on various Italian regions and territories for publishers of the calibre of MairDumont, Folio Editore Bolzano/Vienna and the Italian Touring Club Association. When hes not travelling the country observing, photographing and describing lands, peoples, foods and wines, he lives and works in the bilingual city of Bolzano.

Photos:Diego Caldieraro: p. 10, 67 tOswald Stimpfl: cover, p. 40, 57, 64 t, 71, 72, 73, 92, 127, 177, 204Fabrice Gallina: p. 90Ulderica Da Pozzo: p. 93Massimo Crivellari: p. 95, 96, 105 u, 130Gianluca Baronchelli: p. 99, 101, 102, 103, 107Marco Milani: p. 109, 115, 119, 122, 123Luigi Vitale: p. 110, 112Anja Cop: p. 111Giorgio Baruffi: p. 162Istria Tourist Board: p. 134, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 159, 160, 161, 164, 167, 168, 171, 172, 173, 175, 176, 180, 181, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 194, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201Archivio Associazione Turistica Izola: p. 163all others Girolibero and no.parking

Sources:Tourist association of Istria. Excerpts from the website of the Federal Agency for Civic Education [Bundeszentrale fr politische Bildung], 86 Adenauerallee, 53113 Bonn, www.bpb.de, Author: Ludwig Steindorff

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Marco Milani: p. 109, 115, 119, 122, 123Luigi Vitale: p. 110, 112Anja Cop: p. 111Giorgio Baruffi: p. 162Istria Tourist Board: p. 134, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 159, 160, 161, 164, 167, 168, 171,

Gianluca Baronchelli: p. 99, 101, 102, 103, 107Gianluca Baronchelli: p. 99, 101, 102, 103, 107Marco Milani: p. 109, 115, 119, 122, 123Luigi Vitale: p. 110, 112Anja Cop: p. 111

Massimo Crivellari: p. 95, 96, 105 u, 130Gianluca Baronchelli: p. 99, 101, 102, 103, 107Marco Milani: p. 109, 115, 119, 122, 123Luigi Vitale: p. 110, 112

Ulderica Da Pozzo: p. 93Massimo Crivellari: p. 95, 96, 105 u, 130Gianluca Baronchelli: p. 99, 101, 102, 103, 107

Diego Caldieraro: p. 10, 67 tOswald Stimpfl: cover, p. 40, 57, 64 t, 71, 72, 73, 92, 127, 177, 204

Massimo Crivellari: p. 95, 96, 105 u, 130

Diego Caldieraro: p. 10, 67 tDiego Caldieraro: p. 10, 67 tOswald Stimpfl: cover, p. 40, 57, 64 t, 71, 72, 73, 92, 127, 177, 204Oswald Stimpfl: cover, p. 40, 57, 64 t, 71, 72, 73, 92, 127, 177, 204

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This guide will accompany you through Venice, the Adriatic coastline of the regions of Veneto

and Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, and the seaport of Trieste, directly on the border before the charm-

ing coastline of Slovenia and North Croatia. It not only provides commentary on the scenery

and artistic heritage of each of the places you encounter on your way, but also gives

important historical information and practical tips that will make your trip and any stopovers

you plan more enjoyable and safer. And, last but not least, it provides information on wining

and dining, with recommendations for anything from a hearty meal to a quick snack.

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From Venice to Porec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The Veneto region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Mestre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Getting there . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Small Venice phrase book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39The Venice lagoon islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Venice tour 1: San Marco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Venice tour 2: Castello and Giardini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Venice tour 3: Island hopping in the lagoon . . . . . . . . . . . 62

From Venice to Jesolo/Caorle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Lido di Jesolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Caorle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

From Caorle to Portogruaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Portogruaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

From Portogruaro to Palmanova/Aquileia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Palmanova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Aquileia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Grado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

From Palmanova/Aquileia to Trieste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Trieste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Palmanova Sights worth seeing Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aquileia

From Portogruaro to Palmanova/AquileiaFrom Portogruaro to Palmanova/AquileiaPalmanova Sights worth seeing

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From Caorle to Portogruaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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From Trieste to Portoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Istria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Slovenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Sights along the route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Koper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Izola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Piran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169Portoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Croatia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 A potted history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Sights along the route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

From Portoro to Porec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183Porec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Sights worth seeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Eating and drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

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STAGES OF THE TOUR From Venice to Jesolo/Caorle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70From Caorle to Portogruaro . . . . 82From Portogruaro to Palmanova/Aquileia . . . . . . . . . . 88From Palmanova/Aquileia to Trieste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108From Trieste to Portoro . . . . . 132From Portoro to Porec . . . . . . 184

CITYMAPSMestre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lido di Jesolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Caorle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Portogruaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Palmanova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Aquileia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Grado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Trieste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Piran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166Portoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Porec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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Congratulations! If you have this Guide in front of you this probably means you are exploring one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and the northern Adriatic Sea with your bike. Our VenicePorec route connects the incomparable city of Venice the pearl of the Venetian lagoon and the sea, also known as the Serenissima, or the Most Serene Republic of Venice with the northern Croatian coastline. The water is the prevailing element in this unique landscape: on the one hand the blue Adriatic Sea, its bathing resorts (Jesolo, Caorle, Eraclea, Ligna-no, Grado, Duino, and Sistiana) and its beaches packed with holiday-makers, and on the other the wetlands of the great Sile, Piave, Tagliamento and Isonzo rivers, which are connected via a system of canals and inland lakes. This itinerary also in-cludes the silted fresh and brackish water lagoons of Venice and Grado, pumping stations, and canal locks. The ancient Ro-man archaeological sites and paleo-Christian monuments of Aquileia, Grado, Concordia Sagittaria, and Porec are all unique in their own right. Then well encounter the large harbour city of Trieste with its fascinating past and its Austrian air. The rugged coastline of Duino with its white cliffs soaring high above the beach evokes the descriptions of Rainer Maria Rilke, while the fascinating Castle of Miramare, near Trieste, takes us back in time to the tragic fate of Ferdinand Maximilian of Hab-sburg-Lorraine, the Emperor of Mexico. By Trieste, further


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no, Grado, Duino, and Sistiana) and its beaches packed with holiday-makers, and on the other the wetlands of the great Sile, Piave, Tagliamento and Isonzo rivers, which are connected via a system of canals and inland lakes. This itinerary also in-

Adriatic Sea, its bathing resorts (Jesolo, Caorle, Eraclea, Ligna-no, Grado, Duino, and Sistiana) and its beaches packed with no, Grado, Duino, and Sistiana) and its beaches packed with holiday-makers, and on the other the wetlands of the great Sile, Piave, Tagliamento and Isonzo rivers, which are connected

Adriatic Sea, its bathing resorts (Jesolo, Caorle, Eraclea, Ligna-no, Grado, Duino, and Sistiana) and its beaches packed with holiday-makers, and on the other the wetlands of the great

element in this unique landscape: on the one hand the blue Adriatic Sea, its bathing resorts (Jesolo, Caorle, Eraclea, Ligna-no, Grado, Duino, and Sistiana) and its beaches packed with

the northern Croatian coastline. The water is the prevailing element in this unique landscape: on the one hand the blue Adriatic Sea, its bathing resorts (Jesolo, Caorle, Eraclea, Ligna-

the Serenissima, or the Most Serene Republic of Venice with the northern Croatian coastline. The water is the prevailing element in this unique landscape: on the one hand the blue

the pearl of the Venetian lagoon and the sea, also known as the Serenissima, or the Most Serene Republic of Venice with the northern Croatian coastline. The water is the prevailing element in this unique landscape: on the one hand the blue

VenicePorec route connects the incomparable city of Venice the pearl of the Venetian lagoon and the sea, also known as the Serenissima, or the Most Serene Republic of Venice with

parts of Italy and the northern Adriatic Sea with your bike. Our VenicePorec route connects the incomparable city of Venice the pearl of the Venetian lagoon and the sea, also known as

probably means you are exploring one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and the northern Adriatic Sea with your bike. Our VenicePorec route connects the incomparable city of Venice

probably means you are exploring one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and the northern Adriatic Sea with your bike. Our

Congratulations! If you have this Guide in front of you this probably means you are exploring one of the most beautiful Congratulations! If you have this Guide in front of you this


away from the coast, the route takes us along the steep coast-line of Slovenia and the north of Croatia. Since the Iron Cur-tain was taken down and these countries joined the EU, the national borders are hardly noticeable. The marshes and salt ats in the area are characterised by a great number of differ-ent plant and animal species and have partly become nature reserves, many of which can be visited. Footpaths, steep tracks and platforms enable visitors to enjoy nature and watch the birds. In-between, the not-so-busy country lanes are dotted with countless attractions: villages, rural stone farmhouses, ancient monasteries, and paleo-Christian churches (third fth century). The Mediterranean landscape, the gentle hills covered with vines, the olive groves, the museums and collec-tions with exceptionally valuable, outstanding works of art, make the trip across this strip of land an unforgettable experi-ence for all the senses. For a detailed description of your route, refer to the Roadbook and maps provided in a scale of 1:50,000. This Guide explores the most important sights along the itin-erary and provides background information and entertaining anecdotes for a better understanding of the way of life in each province.

We hope you enjoy your bike trip along this wonderful route!

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with countless attractions: villages, rural stone farmhouses, ancient monasteries, and paleo-Christian churches (third fth century). The Mediterranean landscape, the gentle hills covered with vines, the olive groves, the museums and collec-

birds. In-between, the not-so-busy country lanes are dotted with countless attractions: villages, rural stone farmhouses, with countless attractions: villages, rural stone farmhouses, ancient monasteries, and paleo-Christian churches (third fth century). The Mediterranean landscape, the gentle hills

birds. In-between, the not-so-busy country lanes are dotted with countless attractions: villages, rural stone farmhouses, ancient monasteries, and paleo-Christian churches (third

and platforms enable visitors to enjoy nature and watch the birds. In-between, the not-so-busy country lanes are dotted with countless attractions: villages, rural stone farmhouses,

reserves, many of which can be visited. Footpaths, steep tracks and platforms enable visitors to enjoy nature and watch the birds. In-between, the not-so-busy country lanes are dotted

ent plant and animal species and have partly become nature reserves, many of which can be visited. Footpaths, steep tracks and platforms enable visitors to enjoy nature and watch the

ats in the area are characterised by a great number of differ-ent plant and animal species and have partly become nature reserves, many of which can be visited. Footpaths, steep tracks and platforms enable visitors to enjoy nature and watch the

national borders are hardly noticeable. The marshes and salt ats in the area are characterised by a great number of differ-ent plant and animal species and have partly become nature

tain was taken down and these countries joined the EU, the national borders are hardly noticeable. The marshes and salt ats in the area are characterised by a great number of differ-

line of Slovenia and the north of Croatia. Since the Iron Cur-tain was taken down and these countries joined the EU, the national borders are hardly noticeable. The marshes and salt tain was taken down and these countries joined the EU, the

away from the coast, the route takes us along the steep coast-line of Slovenia and the north of Croatia. Since the Iron Cur-away from the coast, the route takes us along the steep coast-

Overview of the tour

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The Veneto Region

Veneto, also historically known as Venetia, is an administra-tive region in north-eastern Italy. The region includes part of the Alps and the Po Valley and is bounded by the Adriatic Sea in the east. Veneto is the of cial name for the region, and it consists of seven provinces: Belluno, Padua (Padova in Italian), Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia in Italian), Verona and Vicenza. It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it has become one of Italys richest regions. Its beautiful scenery and art treasures from many different periods also make it the Italian region with the most dynamic tourist industry, with 14 million visitors and 60 million overnight stays per annum. Without a doubt, the biggest tourist attractions are Venice, the lagoon city, Verona with its Roman past, the Adriatic beach re-sorts of Jesolo, Bibione and Eraclea and the celebrated skiing areas in the Dolomites, the most famous of which is Cortina dAmpezzo.

A potted historyOrigins Precise origin of the Adriatic Veneti uncertain but towns like Padua, Treviso, Belluno and Vicenza ultimately developed from their settlements. 200 BCE When the region is peacefully taken over by the Ro-mans, the Veneti ally themselves with Romans to ght against the Gauls. 89 BCE Inhabitants enjoy bene ts of Roman law and declared

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AREA: 18,390 square kilometresINHABITANTS: 4,938,000THE SIX LARGEST TOWNS (IN TERMS OF POPULATION) ARE:Venice: 270,880, Verona: 264,000, Padua: 214,099, Vicenza: 115,930, Treviso: 82,800, Rovigo: 52,800.

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like Padua, Treviso, Belluno and Vicenza ultimately developed from their settlements. 200 BCE When the region is peacefully taken over by the Ro-mans, the Veneti ally themselves with Romans to ght against

Precise origin of the Adriatic Veneti uncertain but towns like Padua, Treviso, Belluno and Vicenza ultimately developed like Padua, Treviso, Belluno and Vicenza ultimately developed from their settlements.

When the region is peacefully taken over by the Ro-

Precise origin of the Adriatic Veneti uncertain but towns like Padua, Treviso, Belluno and Vicenza ultimately developed from their settlements.

A potted history Precise origin of the Adriatic Veneti uncertain but towns

like Padua, Treviso, Belluno and Vicenza ultimately developed

A potted history Precise origin of the Adriatic Veneti uncertain but towns

areas in the Dolomites, the most famous of which is Cortina sorts of Jesolo, Bibione and Eraclea and the celebrated skiing areas in the Dolomites, the most famous of which is Cortina

lagoon city, Verona with its Roman past, the Adriatic beach re-sorts of Jesolo, Bibione and Eraclea and the celebrated skiing areas in the Dolomites, the most famous of which is Cortina

lagoon city, Verona with its Roman past, the Adriatic beach re-sorts of Jesolo, Bibione and Eraclea and the celebrated skiing

million visitors and 60 million overnight stays per annum. Without a doubt, the biggest tourist attractions are Venice, the lagoon city, Verona with its Roman past, the Adriatic beach re-

Italian region with the most dynamic tourist industry, with 14 million visitors and 60 million overnight stays per annum. Without a doubt, the biggest tourist attractions are Venice, the

has become one of Italys richest regions. Its beautiful scenery and art treasures from many different periods also make it the Italian region with the most dynamic tourist industry, with 14 million visitors and 60 million overnight stays per annum.

It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia in Italian), Verona and Vicenza.

it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-

Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia in Italian), Verona and Vicenza.

bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants

Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia in Italian), Verona and Vicenza. It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago

and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants

It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago

and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it

Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia in Italian), Verona and Vicenza. It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it

it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it

It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-

Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia in Italian), Verona and Vicenza. It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago

and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it

it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants and the solidity of its small and medium-sized enterprises, it

it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-

Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia in Italian), Verona and Vicenza. It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-bourers, but now, thanks to the hard work of its inhabitants

It has a population of about 5 million. Until about 50 years ago it was a poor agricultural area which provided emigrant la-

fully edged Roman citizens in 49 BCE. Province given the name Regio X Venetia et Histria and Aquilea made its capital. Adda River, near modern Milan, constitutes regions western border. Christianity expands to rest of region from Aquileia in the rst centuries CE.169 CE After attacks by Germanic tribes from east, Oderzo (50km north-east of Venice) is sacked by the Marcomanni. Fifth century After the Huns, Theodoric and his Ostrogoths oc-cupy area and rule Venetia from 493. Mainland inhabitants take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought under Byzantine domination and forms Venetia Marittima, whereas mainland subsumed into Kingdom of the Longob-ards. Late eighth century Franks under Charlemagne enter Lombardy and gain control of mainland. The lagoon and its capital Ven-ice initially a dukedom (821) loosely allied with Byzantium un-til its independence (c. 1000). Dukedom ruled by elected Doge (from the Latin dux, leader).

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til its independence (c. 1000). Dukedom ruled by elected Doge til its independence (c. 1000). Dukedom ruled by elected Doge

and gain control of mainland. The lagoon and its capital Ven-ice initially a dukedom (821) loosely allied with Byzantium un-til its independence (c. 1000). Dukedom ruled by elected Doge

Franks under Charlemagne enter Lombardy and gain control of mainland. The lagoon and its capital Ven-ice initially a dukedom (821) loosely allied with Byzantium un-

whereas mainland subsumed into Kingdom of the Longob-

Franks under Charlemagne enter Lombardy and gain control of mainland. The lagoon and its capital Ven-

take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following cupy area and rule Venetia from 493. Mainland inhabitants

skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-

cupy area and rule Venetia from 493. Mainland inhabitants

man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought

cupy area and rule Venetia from 493. Mainland inhabitants take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following

man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought

take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following

Venetia Marittima

cupy area and rule Venetia from 493. Mainland inhabitants take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought

Venetia MarittimaVenetia Marittima

skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought

Venetia Marittima

take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-

cupy area and rule Venetia from 493. Mainland inhabitants take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following

Venetia Marittima

skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought

Venetia Marittima

skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-

cupy area and rule Venetia from 493. Mainland inhabitants take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-man Empire), the region is partitioned. Coastal strip brought

take refuge in inaccessible islands of the lagoon. Following skirmishes between Longobards and Byzantium (Eastern Ro-

From Venice to Pore c

962 Emperor Otto I assigns mainland to the Duchy of Bavaria and Earldom of Grz. For 200 years, power exercised from be-yond the Alps and German feudal lords and bishops become local rulers. The Este, da Romano, Caminesi, Carrara, and Scala families become increasingly powerful; Ferrara, Padua, Treviso and Verona become city states. Thirteenth century Venice extends power to entire upper Adri-atic and further west. Individual city states conquered or granted special rights to persuade them to spontaneously join the Venetian Republic.14041405 City states of Vicenza, Belluno, Bassano, Feltre, Ve-rona and Padua join Venetian Republic.1428 Brescia, Bergamo and Crema become part of Venetian Re-public, which at the height of its power rules the Adriatic and large parts of the Eastern Mediterranean. Silk and spice trade rmly in the hands of Venetian Republic, now styled Serenissi-ma Repubblica di Venezia (Most Serene Republic of Venice). After fall of Constantinople (Byzantium) and Eastern Roman Empire, Ottomans increasingly make inroads into Venices sea power; the Italian mainland now considered more important. Venices winged-lion standard own over large parts of northern Italy, as far as southern Trentino and the very gates of Milan. Early sixteenth century Republic at war with Papal State under Pope Julian II, the French Kings Louis XII and Francis I and the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I; forms alliance with England and Spain. Venice loses large parts of mainland only to win them back. Wealthy Venetian patricians invest wealth in vast estates and build sumptuous villas, the celebrated Ville Venete. Eighteenth century Venice is one of the most re ned cities in the world at that time, exerting in uence on art, architecture and literature. After more than 1,000 years of independence, Napo-leon forces last Doge, Ludovico Manin, to abdicate in 1797. January 1798 Austrians occupy Venice; the Serenissima is no more. 1815 Following Congress of Vienna, Venetia becomes part of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia and is governed by a vice-roy of the Austrian Empire. 1866 After last Italian War of Independence, referendum held in Venetia resulting in decision to join newly created Kingdom of Italy.

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them back. Wealthy Venetian patricians invest wealth in vast estates and build sumptuous villas, the celebrated Ville Venete. Eighteenth century

and Spain. Venice loses large parts of mainland only to win them back. Wealthy Venetian patricians invest wealth in vast them back. Wealthy Venetian patricians invest wealth in vast estates and build sumptuous villas, the celebrated Ville

and Spain. Venice loses large parts of mainland only to win them back. Wealthy Venetian patricians invest wealth in vast estates and build sumptuous villas, the celebrated Ville

Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I; forms alliance with England and Spain. Venice loses large parts of mainland only to win them back. Wealthy Venetian patricians invest wealth in vast

Pope Julian II, the French Kings Louis XII and Francis I and the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I; forms alliance with England and Spain. Venice loses large parts of mainland only to win

Early sixteenth century

Pope Julian II, the French Kings Louis XII and Francis I and the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I; forms alliance with England

as far as southern Trentino and the very gates of Milan. Early sixteenth century Republic at war with Papal State under Early sixteenth century Republic at war with Papal State under Early sixteenth centuryPope Julian II, the French Kings Louis XII and Francis I and the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I; forms alliance with England

winged-lion standard own over large parts of northern Italy, as far as southern Trentino and the very gates of Milan.

Republic at war with Papal State under

the Italian mainland now considered more important. Venices winged-lion standard own over large parts of northern Italy, as far as southern Trentino and the very gates of Milan.

Ottomans increasingly make inroads into Venices sea power; the Italian mainland now considered more important. Venices winged-lion standard own over large parts of northern Italy,

Ottomans increasingly make inroads into Venices sea power; the Italian mainland now considered more important. Venices

(Most Serene Republic of Venice). After fall of Constantinople (Byzantium) and Eastern Roman Empire, Ottomans increasingly make inroads into Venices sea power;

rmly in the hands of Venetian Republic, now styled (Most Serene Republic of Venice). After

fall of Constantinople (Byzantium) and Eastern Roman Empire,

public, which at the height of its power rules the Adriatic and large parts of the Eastern Mediterranean. Silk and spice trade rmly in the hands of Venetian Republic, now styled Serenissi-

(Most Serene Republic of Venice). After

granted special rights to persuade them to spontaneously join

City states of Vicenza, Belluno, Bassano, Feltre, Ve- City states of Vicenza, Belluno, Bassano, Feltre, Ve-

granted special rights to persuade them to spontaneously join granted special rights to persuade them to spontaneously join

Brescia, Bergamo and Crema become part of Venetian Re- Brescia, Bergamo and Crema become part of Venetian Re-


City states of Vicenza, Belluno, Bassano, Feltre, Ve-

Brescia, Bergamo and Crema become part of Venetian Re- Brescia, Bergamo and Crema become part of Venetian Re-


Brescia, Bergamo and Crema become part of Venetian Re-









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Monuments and historical sites

1 Piazza Ferretto

Restaurants and pubs 2 Al Calice 3 Rosa Salva

Hotels 4 Hotel Ai Pini 5 Hotel Vivit 6 Hotel Venezia 7 Hotel Quid 8 Hotel Garibaldi 9 Hotel Michelangelo 10 Hotel Hilton

Bikeshops 11 Breda Cicli

Mestre

Greater Venice has about 271,000 inhabitants, only about 60,000 of whom live in the old city in the lagoon. Most people now prefer to live and work on the mainland, in Mestre and Marghera, Venices ugly sisters. Mestre, with its sprawling commercial and industrial areas, highway, ring roads, via-ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its beautiful side. As soon as we leave the suburbs for the old town, we nd a historical centre with restricted traf c, smart shops, renovated merchant houses and a sturdy medieval town keep. Elegantly dressed Italians stroll along the Corso and hardly any of the throngs of tourists in neighbouring Ven-ice venture this far.

PIAZZA FERRETTO 1 This is Mestres main square. It is actually a wide street that grew into a market place in the Middle Ages and has recently been made the tramway terminus. At the south-eastern end of a small neighbouring square you will nd the Teatro Toniolo, an elegant, art nouveau glass-roofed shopping gallery. The square itself contains the Cathedral of

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shopping gallery. The square itself contains the Cathedral of nd the Teatro Toniolo, an elegant, art nouveau glass-roofed shopping gallery. The square itself contains the Cathedral of

south-eastern end of a small neighbouring square you will nd the Teatro Toniolo, an elegant, art nouveau glass-roofed shopping gallery. The square itself contains the Cathedral of

and has recently been made the tramway terminus. At the south-eastern end of a small neighbouring square you will nd the Teatro Toniolo, an elegant, art nouveau glass-roofed shopping gallery. The square itself contains the Cathedral of

a wide street that grew into a market place in the Middle Ages and has recently been made the tramway terminus. At the south-eastern end of a small neighbouring square you will

This is Mestres main square. It is actually a wide street that grew into a market place in the Middle Ages and has recently been made the tramway terminus. At the

This is Mestres main square. It is actually a wide street that grew into a market place in the Middle Ages

This is Mestres main square. It is actually

and hardly any of the throngs of tourists in neighbouring Ven-town keep. Elegantly dressed Italians stroll along the Corso and hardly any of the throngs of tourists in neighbouring Ven-

town, we nd a historical centre with restricted traf c, smart shops, renovated merchant houses and a sturdy medieval town keep. Elegantly dressed Italians stroll along the Corso and hardly any of the throngs of tourists in neighbouring Ven-

ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-commercial and industrial areas, highway, ring roads, via-

port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to

commercial and industrial areas, highway, ring roads, via-

Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its

commercial and industrial areas, highway, ring roads, via-ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-

Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its

ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-

beautiful side. As soon as we leave the suburbs for the old

commercial and industrial areas, highway, ring roads, via-ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its beautiful side. As soon as we leave the suburbs for the old beautiful side. As soon as we leave the suburbs for the old

port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its beautiful side. As soon as we leave the suburbs for the old

ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to

commercial and industrial areas, highway, ring roads, via-ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-

beautiful side. As soon as we leave the suburbs for the old

port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its beautiful side. As soon as we leave the suburbs for the old

port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to

commercial and industrial areas, highway, ring roads, via-ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to Venice, the city of art and culture. But even Mestre has its

ducts, railway junction, industrial port of Porto Marghera, air-port and working class blocks of ats is a striking contrast to

San Lorenzo and the Palazzo del Re, in the portico of which the grain market used to be held. It is named after the wealthy Re family. At the other end, in the continuation, Via Palazzo, there stands the massive rectangular, crenellated, medieval clock tower. In the 1990s the square was transformed by modern features, one of which is a large, centrally placed fountain with a bronze statue by Alberto Viani, a leading contemporary sculptor.

2 AL CALICE70/B Piazza Ferretto, Tel. 041 986100, open every day, closes at 8pm.This trattoria in the centre of town in Piazza Ferretto is the favourite meet-ing place for young mainland Vene-tians, especially in the evenings, when they come for the generous buffet with aperitifs. A passageway covered with the signed photo-graphs of actors from the Venice Film Festival and local celebrities leads to an inner courtyard with res-taurant tables.

3 ROSA SALVA19 Via Cappuccina, Mestre, Tel. 041 988400, closed Mondays, www.rosasalva.itThis mainland branch of a famous Venice pasticceria, or patisserie, is ideally placed near the town centre and not only does it have its own bakery and delicious desserts but also a small menu of good, cheap, fast dishes. It is a favourite rendez-vous spot for Mestres locals.

EATING AND DRINKING

AL CALICE70/B Piazza Ferretto, Tel. 041 986100, open every day,

AL CALICE

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with a bronze statue by Alberto Viani, a leading contemporary features, one of which is a large, centrally placed fountain with a bronze statue by Alberto Viani, a leading contemporary

tower. In the 1990s the square was transformed by modern features, one of which is a large, centrally placed fountain with a bronze statue by Alberto Viani, a leading contemporary

stands the massive rectangular, crenellated, medieval clock tower. In the 1990s the square was transformed by modern features, one of which is a large, centrally placed fountain

stands the massive rectangular, crenellated, medieval clock tower. In the 1990s the square was transformed by modern

grain market used to be held. It is named after the wealthy Re family. At the other end, in the continuation, Via Palazzo, there stands the massive rectangular, crenellated, medieval clock

San Lorenzo and the Palazzo del Re, in the portico of which the grain market used to be held. It is named after the wealthy Re family. At the other end, in the continuation, Via Palazzo, there

San Lorenzo and the Palazzo del Re, in the portico of which the grain market used to be held. It is named after the wealthy Re

Tourist of ce

Monuments and historical sites

1 Canal Grande 2 Piazza San Marco 3 Basilica di San Marco 4 Palazzo dei Dogi 5 Riva degli Schiavoni 6 Rialto 17 Ponte dei Sospiri 18 Campo Santo Stefano 19 Chiesa di Santa Maria

della Salute 20 Zattere 21 Ca dOro

22 Campo dei SS. Giovanni e Paolo

23 Giardini della Biennale 24 Giudecca 25 Chiesa del Redentore

Museums 7 Galleria dellAccademia 8 Guggenheim 9 Scuola Grande di

San Rocco

Restaurants and pubs 10 Trattoria Bandierette 11 Osteria Alla Vedova 12 Da Rosa Salva

13 Trattoria alla Rivetta 14 Pasticceria Tonolo 15 Al Bacco Felice 16 Taverna del Campiello 31 Trattoria Rosa dei Venti

Hotels 26 Hotel Bellini 27 Hotel Santa Chiara 28 Hotel Al Sole 29 Boat Ave Maria 30 Boat Vita Pugna 32 Casa SantAndrea 33 Venice Hotel Certosa

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VeniceThe province of Venice includes not only the lagoon and the island city of Venice but also a relatively narrow coastal strip along the mainland. A small number of locals (14%) work in manufacturing, and even fewer (4.2%) in agriculture and sh-ing, while the vast majority (a whopping 60%) work in the tour-ist, commerce and service industries. Alongside Venice, the jewel in the crown, the Adriatic beaches with the holiday re-sorts of Lido di Venezia, Cavallino, Eraclea, Caorle and Bibione attract 36 million tourists every year, mainly in the summer months, who choose to spend their holidays in the province of Venice. In the 1920s and 30s a new town with a port and indus-tries, including shipyards and petrochemical plants, was built on the mainland. Many of Venices inhabitants preferred to live

AREA: 2,462 square kilometresINHABITANTS: 863,000 THE SIX LARGEST TOWNS (IN TERMS OF POPULATION) ARE:Venice: 271,000 Chioggia: 50,700 San Don di Piave: 41,600 Mira: 39.000, Mirano: 27,100 Spinea: 27,050

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tries, including shipyards and petrochemical plants, was built on the mainland. Many of Venices inhabitants preferred to live

Venice. In the 1920s and 30s a new town with a port and indus-tries, including shipyards and petrochemical plants, was built tries, including shipyards and petrochemical plants, was built on the mainland. Many of Venices inhabitants preferred to live

Venice. In the 1920s and 30s a new town with a port and indus-tries, including shipyards and petrochemical plants, was built on the mainland. Many of Venices inhabitants preferred to live

months, who choose to spend their holidays in the province of Venice. In the 1920s and 30s a new town with a port and indus-tries, including shipyards and petrochemical plants, was built

attract 36 million tourists every year, mainly in the summer months, who choose to spend their holidays in the province of Venice. In the 1920s and 30s a new town with a port and indus-

sorts of Lido di Venezia, Cavallino, Eraclea, Caorle and Bibione attract 36 million tourists every year, mainly in the summer months, who choose to spend their holidays in the province of

jewel in the crown, the Adriatic beaches with the holiday re-sorts of Lido di Venezia, Cavallino, Eraclea, Caorle and Bibione attract 36 million tourists every year, mainly in the summer months, who choose to spend their holidays in the province of

ist, commerce and service industries. Alongside Venice, the jewel in the crown, the Adriatic beaches with the holiday re-sorts of Lido di Venezia, Cavallino, Eraclea, Caorle and Bibione

ing, while the vast majority (a whopping 60%) work in the tour-ist, commerce and service industries. Alongside Venice, the jewel in the crown, the Adriatic beaches with the holiday re-

manufacturing, and even fewer (4.2%) in agriculture and sh-ing, while the vast majority (a whopping 60%) work in the tour-ist, commerce and service industries. Alongside Venice, the

manufacturing, and even fewer (4.2%) in agriculture and sh-ing, while the vast majority (a whopping 60%) work in the tour-

island city of Venice but also a relatively narrow coastal strip along the mainland. A small number of locals (14%) work in manufacturing, and even fewer (4.2%) in agriculture and sh-

The province of Venice includes not only the lagoon and the island city of Venice but also a relatively narrow coastal strip along the mainland. A small number of locals (14%) work in

The province of Venice includes not only the lagoon and the island city of Venice but also a relatively narrow coastal strip

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and work in these new towns, and Porto Marghera and Mestre ourished. Young people found employment, city life with all its diversity and a wealth of sporting and leisure facilities that could not be found in the romantic lagoon city with its gondo-las, canals, and vaporetti... and no commercial centres or large markets. Exorbitant rents and property prices are another good reason for turning ones back on Venices glittering faade. The population of Venice has been falling for decades, now: in the 1950s there were still 130,000 people living in the island city, but now there are only 60,000 stalwarts. Just over 210,000 live in the towns on the mainland, which together with Venice proper make up the whole municipality of greater Venice.The wealth of art treasures and things to see in Venice and the surrounding area means that even the most comprehensive guide could offer only a sketchy outline of the town. Our little guide can therefore only provide a few tips for a eeting visit. We know that our readers are cyclists, who love to travel light and will only need a general, overall impression. For a more detailed picture, you will need to spend at least three days in Venice, and good travel books about Venice are readily availa-ble in many different languages.

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proper make up the whole municipality of greater Venice.The wealth of art treasures and things to see in Venice and the surrounding area means that even the most comprehensive guide could offer only a sketchy outline of the town. Our little

in the towns on the mainland, which together with Venice proper make up the whole municipality of greater Venice.proper make up the whole municipality of greater Venice.The wealth of art treasures and things to see in Venice and the surrounding area means that even the most comprehensive

in the towns on the mainland, which together with Venice proper make up the whole municipality of greater Venice.The wealth of art treasures and things to see in Venice and the

but now there are only 60,000 stalwarts. Just over 210,000 live in the towns on the mainland, which together with Venice proper make up the whole municipality of greater Venice.

1950s there were still 130,000 people living in the island city, but now there are only 60,000 stalwarts. Just over 210,000 live in the towns on the mainland, which together with Venice

population of Venice has been falling for decades, now: in the 1950s there were still 130,000 people living in the island city, but now there are only 60,000 stalwarts. Just over 210,000 live

reason for turning ones back on Venices glittering faade. The population of Venice has been falling for decades, now: in the 1950s there were still 130,000 people living in the island city, but now there are only 60,000 stalwarts. Just over 210,000 live

markets. Exorbitant rents and property prices are another good reason for turning ones back on Venices glittering faade. The population of Venice has been falling for decades, now: in the

... and no commercial centres or large markets. Exorbitant rents and property prices are another good reason for turning ones back on Venices glittering faade. The

could not be found in the romantic lagoon city with its gondo-... and no commercial centres or large

markets. Exorbitant rents and property prices are another good

could not be found in the romantic lagoon city with its gondo-... and no commercial centres or large

ourished. Young people found employment, city life with all its diversity and a wealth of sporting and leisure facilities that could not be found in the romantic lagoon city with its gondo-

and work in these new towns, and Porto Marghera and Mestre ourished. Young people found employment, city life with all its diversity and a wealth of sporting and leisure facilities that

and work in these new towns, and Porto Marghera and Mestre ourished. Young people found employment, city life with all

A potted history THE ROMAN PERIOD In 181 BCE Aquileia was founded on the coast to the north-east of Venice as a Roman city and adminis-trative centre for the coastal region. In 42 BCE the port town of Altino was established in the lagoon. This was the start of the Via Claudia Augusta Altinate, the paved military and trading road that runs through Feltre, Trento, Merano, the upper valley of the Adige River, and then goes over the Passo di Resia be-tween the valleys of the Adige and Inn rivers and over the Fern Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon, which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders eeing before the invading Huns founded Venice on 25 March, 421 CE.

THE BARBARIAN INVASION DURING BYZANTINE RULE After the fall of Rome, the Longobards occupied the mainland in 568. Byzan-tium retained control of the province of Venetia, that is the coastal strip, lagoon and islands. In 639 the Byzantines gave up Oderzo and, because of the frequent raids by Barbarian tribes, the inhabitants of the mainland retreated to the marshy, inhos-pitable yet easily-guarded islands of the lagoon. The church of Santa Maria, dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built on the is-land of Torcello. A dukedom under Byzantine sovereignty was established. According to tradition, Paoluccio Anafesto was ap-pointed the rst doge in the year 687 (the word doge derives from the Latin dux, or leader).

THE REPUBLIC In 810 Pepin, the son of Charles the Great, tried to conquer the lagoon. The attempt ended in failure when the inhabitants retreated to the Rialto Islands (rialto means riva alta or high, rm shore), and 811, the year in which Agnello Particiaco was elected doge, is considered to be the year when the Venetian Republic was founded. In 828 Venetian mer-chants in Alexandria stole the body of Saint Mark the Evange-list from Egypt and brought him to Venice. Work on Saint Marks Cathedral began the very next year, and Saint Mark re-placed Saint Theodore as Venices patron saint. The winged lion, the symbol of Mark the Evangelist, was added to Venices coat of arms, asserting Venetian sovereignty.

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established. According to tradition, Paoluccio Anafesto was ap-pointed the rst doge in the year 687 (the word pointed the rst doge in the year 687 (the word from the Latin

established. According to tradition, Paoluccio Anafesto was ap-pointed the rst doge in the year 687 (the word from the Latin

land of Torcello. A dukedom under Byzantine sovereignty was established. According to tradition, Paoluccio Anafesto was ap-pointed the rst doge in the year 687 (the word

Santa Maria, dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built on the is-land of Torcello. A dukedom under Byzantine sovereignty was established. According to tradition, Paoluccio Anafesto was ap-

pitable yet easily-guarded islands of the lagoon. The church of Santa Maria, dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built on the is-land of Torcello. A dukedom under Byzantine sovereignty was

the inhabitants of the mainland retreated to the marshy, inhos-pitable yet easily-guarded islands of the lagoon. The church of Santa Maria, dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built on the is-land of Torcello. A dukedom under Byzantine sovereignty was

Oderzo and, because of the frequent raids by Barbarian tribes, the inhabitants of the mainland retreated to the marshy, inhos-pitable yet easily-guarded islands of the lagoon. The church of

coastal strip, lagoon and islands. In 639 the Byzantines gave up Oderzo and, because of the frequent raids by Barbarian tribes, the inhabitants of the mainland retreated to the marshy, inhos-

tium retained control of the province of Venetia, that is the coastal strip, lagoon and islands. In 639 the Byzantines gave up Oderzo and, because of the frequent raids by Barbarian tribes,

tium retained control of the province of Venetia, that is the coastal strip, lagoon and islands. In 639 the Byzantines gave up

THE BARBARIAN INVASION DURING BYZANTINE RULE

of Rome, the Longobards occupied the mainland in 568. Byzan-tium retained control of the province of Venetia, that is the

THE BARBARIAN INVASION DURING BYZANTINE RULE After the fall of Rome, the Longobards occupied the mainland in 568. Byzan-

eeing before the invading Huns founded Venice on 25 March,

After the fall

Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series tween the valleys of the Adige and Inn rivers and over the Fern

of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo

tween the valleys of the Adige and Inn rivers and over the Fern

and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon,

tween the valleys of the Adige and Inn rivers and over the Fern Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series

which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon,

Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series

which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders

tween the valleys of the Adige and Inn rivers and over the Fern Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon, which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders

of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon, which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders

Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon, of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo

tween the valleys of the Adige and Inn rivers and over the Fern Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series

which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders

of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon, which they used as a shery. Legend has it that mainlanders

of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo

tween the valleys of the Adige and Inn rivers and over the Fern Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo and Padua) sprang up along the mainland around the lagoon,

Pass towards Germany and Augsburg. In about 400 CE, a series of settlements (Altino, Concordia Sagittaria, Aquileia, Oderzo

The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was henceforth independent of Byzantium to all intents and pur-poses. In 1202 Venice took part in the Fourth Crusade, con-quered Constantinople, the capital of Byzantium, and made off with the four gold-covered horses now adorning Saint Marks Cathedral.

VENICE AT ITS ZENITH 12571270 Venice defeated its trading ri-val, the city of Genoa. Twenty years later, after further skir-mishes, Genoa con rmed its predominance in Liguria and Venice its predominance in the Orient. In 1347 a galley brought the plague to Venice from the Crimea and over half the population was killed. 13891420 Neighbouring city states submitted more or less voluntarily to Venetian sovereignty.The discovery of America in 1492 gradually led to a shift in trade and economic in uence to the new maritime powers. When the sea passage to India was discovered, Venice became the centre of trade with the Far East and consolidated its dom-inant position. The Venetian Republic ruled over most of the Adriatic coasts, Dalmatia, Istria, several islands in the Aegean, Crete, Cyprus and Corfu.15081515 In the wars with the League of Cambrai Venice had to defend itself against an alliance of numerous European powers. Though retaining most of its territory, it was nonethe-less weakened by the con ict. The Turks continued to expand in the Eastern Mediterranean and raided neighbouring Friuli. In 1571 the Turks were defeated at Lepanto in a naval battle, but the victory was short lived.

voluntarily to Venetian sovereignty.The discovery of America in 1492 gradually led to a shift in trade and economic in uence to the new maritime powers. When the sea passage to India was discovered, Venice became

13891420 Neighbouring city states submitted more or less voluntarily to Venetian sovereignty.voluntarily to Venetian sovereignty.The discovery of America in 1492 gradually led to a shift in trade and economic in uence to the new maritime powers.

13891420 Neighbouring city states submitted more or less voluntarily to Venetian sovereignty.The discovery of America in 1492 gradually led to a shift in

and over half the population was killed. 13891420 Neighbouring city states submitted more or less voluntarily to Venetian sovereignty.

In 1347 a galley brought the plague to Venice from the Crimea and over half the population was killed. 13891420 Neighbouring city states submitted more or less

Venice its predominance in the Orient. In 1347 a galley brought the plague to Venice from the Crimea and over half the population was killed.

mishes, Genoa con rmed its predominance in Liguria and Venice its predominance in the Orient. In 1347 a galley brought the plague to Venice from the Crimea and over half the population was killed.

val, the city of Genoa. Twenty years later, after further skir-mishes, Genoa con rmed its predominance in Liguria and Venice its predominance in the Orient.

12571270 Venice defeated its trading ri-val, the city of Genoa. Twenty years later, after further skir-mishes, Genoa con rmed its predominance in Liguria and

12571270 Venice defeated its trading ri-val, the city of Genoa. Twenty years later, after further skir-

12571270 Venice defeated its trading ri-

off with the four gold-covered horses now adorning Saint quered Constantinople, the capital of Byzantium, and made off with the four gold-covered horses now adorning Saint

henceforth independent of Byzantium to all intents and pur-poses. In 1202 Venice took part in the Fourth Crusade, con-quered Constantinople, the capital of Byzantium, and made off with the four gold-covered horses now adorning Saint

The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was The Venetians conquered Dalmatia in the year 1000, and was

THE SLOW DECLINE Between 1644 and 1718 Venice lost its ter-ritories in the eastern Mediterranean (Cyprus, Crete, the Pelo-ponnese). The Serenissima was left with Istria, Dalmatia, the Ionian Islands and parts of Albania.In 1797 Ludovico Manin, the Republics last doge, handed Ven-ice over to the French, thus proclaiming the end of the Vene-tian Republic. In 1815 Venice was assigned to Austria, and in 1841 the Austrians built the MestreVenice rail link, thus link-ing the city to the mainland.

UNITED WITH ITALY In 1866 the Austrians were defeated at Sad-owa by Italys ally Prussia. Following a plebiscite, Venice joined the edgling Kingdom of Italy. In 1895 the rst Biennale, the successful art exhibition, was held and in 1932 the rst lm festival was inaugurated. Since 2001 the Mo.S.E. project has attempted to provide protection against the constant risk of ooding. Seventy-eight gigantic movable dam modules will close the entrance of the Venice lagoon in the event of exceptionally high tides. It must be said

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WWW.ACTV.IT Home page of the public transport authority with timetables and fares.

WWW.CHORUSVENEZIA.ORG Organisation for promoting the religious buildings of Venice. Guided tours, events in seventeen churches.

WWW.NATURA-VENEZIA.IT Members of this group organise nature-in-spired holidays in Venice, boat trips on the lagoon with ecologically-minded guides; also in English.

WWW.COMUNE.VENEZIA.IT The city of Venices website with a ne tourism section; also in English.

WWW.HELLOVENEZIA.IT Homepage of the public transport authori-ties with a lot of useful information about

events, bus and navigation timetables, and things to see; also in English.

WWW.VISITMUVE.IT The citys museums introduce them-selves. They range from the Doges Palace to the lace museum on the island of Burano. Tickets can also be purchased online; also in English.

WWW.COMUNE.VENEZIA.IT/FLEX/CM/PAGES/SERVEBLOB.PHP/L/IT/IDPAGINA/893 Webcam coverage of Saint Marks Square.

WWW.VENICECONNECTED.COM/DE A lot of useful (and some arguably less useful) information about Venice, from how to organise a wedding to the location of public conveniences, Wi-Fi points, etc.;also in English.


WWW.CHORUSVENEZIA.ORG Organisation for promoting the religious buildings of Venice. Guided tours, events in seventeen churches.

WWW.CHORUSVENEZIA.ORG Organisation for promoting the religious buildings of Venice. Guided tours, events

authority with timetables and fares.

WWW.CHORUSVENEZIA.ORG Organisation for promoting the religious

Home page of the public transport authority with timetables and fares.Home page of the public transport authority with timetables and fares.Home page of the public transport

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lagoon in the event of exceptionally high tides. It must be said lagoon in the event of exceptionally high tides. It must be said

against the constant risk of ooding. Seventy-eight gigantic movable dam modules will close the entrance of the Venice lagoon in the event of exceptionally high tides. It must be said

2001 the Mo.S.E. project has attempted to provide protection against the constant risk of ooding. Seventy-eight gigantic movable dam modules will close the entrance of the Venice

In 1895 the rst Biennale, the successful art exhibition, was held and in 1932 the rst lm festival was inaugurated. Since 2001 the Mo.S.E. project has attempted to provide protection against the constant risk of ooding. Seventy-eight gigantic

In 1866 the Austrians were defeated at Sad- In 1866 the Austrians were defeated at Sad-owa by Italys ally Prussia. Following a plebiscite, Venice joined owa by Italys ally Prussia. Following a plebiscite, Venice joined

In 1866 the Austrians were defeated at Sad-owa by Italys ally Prussia. Following a plebiscite, Venice joined




In 1866 the Austrians were defeated at Sad- In 1866 the Austrians were defeated at Sad-owa by Italys ally Prussia. Following a plebiscite, Venice joined

In 1866 the Austrians were defeated at Sad-

that this complex system is as expensive as it is controversial. Everything seems to have already been written about Venice, including its cats, lions, bridges, canals, islands, palazzi, foun-tains, legends, carnival, more than one hundred doges, victo-ries and losses, illustrious visitors and much more besides. It is therefore hardly possible to report anything much that is new and exciting. Our advice is therefore to do away with xed schedules and de nite destinations. As its virtually impossi-ble to really, really lose your way on the island, just let yourself be enchanted by the citys architecture, light, sounds and smells. When you leave you will experience a yearning to re-turn and uncover other faces of Venice!

Getting thereVenice was once completely cut off from the mainland, but it can now be reached by car, train and bus. A long bridge links the city on the lagoon to the mainland. Buses and trains go di-rectly to the Grand Canal getting there could not be simpler. Just a few metres further on you will come to the vaporetto stop (vaporetto means little steam boat, even though the boats are now diesel-driven). The vaporetto is the public transport for the canals of Venice. Make sure you get the right ticket: 7 Euro for a single, one-way trip, but there are other tickets that provide unlimited access to vaporetti for a set period (you can get a 12-hour ticket for 18 Euro, a 24-hour for 20 Euro and a 36-hour ticket for 25 Euro). For further information: www.actv.it

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ticket for 25 Euro). For further information: www.actv.ithour ticket for 18 Euro, a 24-hour for 20 Euro and a 36-hour ticket for 25 Euro). For further information: www.actv.itticket for 25 Euro). For further information: www.actv.ithour ticket for 18 Euro, a 24-hour for 20 Euro and a 36-hour ticket for 25 Euro). For further information: www.actv.it

unlimited access to hour ticket for 18 Euro, a 24-hour for 20 Euro and a 36-hour ticket for 25 Euro). For further information: www.actv.it

a single, one-way trip, but there are other tickets that provide unlimited access to vaporettihour ticket for 18 Euro, a 24-hour for 20 Euro and a 36-hour

canals of Venice. Make sure you get the right ticket: 7 Euro for a single, one-way trip, but there are other tickets that provide

vaporetti

now diesel-driven). The canals of Venice. Make sure you get the right ticket: 7 Euro for a single, one-way trip, but there are other tickets that provide

vaporetti

means little steam boat, even though the boats are vaporetto is the public transport for the

canals of Venice. Make sure you get the right ticket: 7 Euro for

Just a few metres further on you will come to the means little steam boat, even though the boats are

is the public transport for the

rectly to the Grand Canal getting there could not be simpler. Just a few metres further on you will come to the

means little steam boat, even though the boats are

rectly to the Grand Canal getting there could not be simpler. Just a few metres further on you will come to the

can now be reached by car, train and bus. A long bridge links the city on the lagoon to the mainland. Buses and trains go di-rectly to the Grand Canal getting there could not be simpler.

Venice was once completely cut off from the mainland, but it can now be reached by car, train and bus. A long bridge links the city on the lagoon to the mainland. Buses and trains go di-

Venice was once completely cut off from the mainland, but it can now be reached by car, train and bus. A long bridge links

be enchanted by the citys architecture, light, sounds and ble to really, really lose your way on the island, just let yourself

smells. When you leave you will experience a yearning to re-be enchanted by the citys architecture, light, sounds and be enchanted by the citys architecture, light, sounds and smells. When you leave you will experience a yearning to re-

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ble to really, really lose your way on the island, just let yourself be enchanted by the citys architecture, light, sounds and be enchanted by the citys architecture, light, sounds and smells. When you leave you will experience a yearning to re-be enchanted by the citys architecture, light, sounds and smells. When you leave you will experience a yearning to re-

Small Venice phrase bookTHE GONDOLA This asymmetrical, slim, shiny black boat that is rowed by a gondolier who stands facing forwards is one of the hallmarks of Venice. The metal ornamentation on the bow has the following meaning: the helmet-shaped tip symbolises the Corno Ducale, or the doges crown; the six metal tongues that point forwards like spikes represent the citys six districts, known as sestieri; the spike pointing towards the stern is the Giudecca archipelago. A 40-minute round trip in a gondola costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay less for the adventure of crossing the Grand Canal in a gondola; crossing the Grand Canal in the public gondola, called the traghetto costs just 0.50 Euro. Venice has plenty of vaporetto stops and the furthest and therefore longest crossing goes from San Tom to SantAngelo.

THE CITY OF ISLANDS Venice is built on more than 100 islands, and boasts 150 canals and 400 bridges. A canal is called a rio, a road or alley a calle, a square is a campo, a small square a

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, a square is a and boasts 150 canals and 400 bridges. A canal is called a

, a square is a

Venice is built on more than 100 islands, and boasts 150 canals and 400 bridges. A canal is called a

, a square is a

Venice is built on more than 100 islands, and boasts 150 canals and 400 bridges. A canal is called a

Venice is built on more than 100 islands,

stops and the furthest and therefore longest crossing goes from costs just 0.50 Euro. Venice has plenty of

stops and the furthest and therefore longest crossing goes from

less for the adventure of crossing the Grand Canal in a gondola; crossing the Grand Canal in the public gondola, called the

costs just 0.50 Euro. Venice has plenty of vaporettostops and the furthest and therefore longest crossing goes from

costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-Giudecca archipelago. A 40-minute round trip in a gondola

gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree

Giudecca archipelago. A 40-minute round trip in a gondola

on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola

Giudecca archipelago. A 40-minute round trip in a gondola costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-

because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola

costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-

because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay

Giudecca archipelago. A 40-minute round trip in a gondola costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay

gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay

costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree

Giudecca archipelago. A 40-minute round trip in a gondola costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-

because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay

gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola because the trip might otherwise get rather pricey! You can pay

gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree

Giudecca archipelago. A 40-minute round trip in a gondola costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree on the journey time and price before getting in the gondola

costs at least 80 Euro but a gondola can take up to six passen-gers, which of course brings the price per person down. Agree

campiello, and a footpath

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