Venice

Venice is a city known throughout the world for its characteristic conformation: it rises in the center of the Venetian Lagoon and was built entirely on water.
The historic center has over 100 islands connected by a series of bridges; its canals are crossed by the characteristic gondolas which are a true symbol of the city.
The origins of Venice are very ancient, dating back to Roman times. In the Middle Ages the city reached its maximum splendor when it became a Maritime Republic and held undisputed power in the Mediterranean from the military and commercial point of view.
As evidence of its ancient splendor, we still find famous monuments that have become true symbols of the city such as Piazza San Marco with its Basilica, Palazzo Ducale and Ponte di Rialto.
In Venice it is very important the tradition of glass making that dates back to the 10th century and that developed above all on the island of Murano. Even today, glass production is widespread in this area and is exported all over the world.