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Venice was known as Serenissima Republica in the past. Venice has no exact date of origination but it is believed to originate in 421 AD. Venice had no history of original population only the refugees from the neighboring cities occupied Venice. Initially the Doges’ Government was established in Venice during the first half of 8th century. The present St. Mark’s Square was constructed in 814 AD which was then known as Doges’ Palace.

From the beginning of 9th century till 12th century Venice saw wonderful expansion. The city soon became flourishing trade center and extended contacts with the Byzantine Empire and the Islam world. Venice started expanding its boundaries gradually. In the year 1204 the pirates of the Adriatic Sea was captured and several architectural works were plunged and taken into custody. The four bronze horses found at St. Mark’s is one such valuable thing.


Venice has close association with the Great Constantinople thereby granting him permission for trading with the Eastern Rome.

Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant is well known in the history of Middle Ages. His journey was earmarked as a notable event in the ancient history.

During the later half of the 13th century Venice gained the most imperial power and was considered as the wealthiest city in the entire Europe. It started dominating the Mediterranean trade making sea trade with the rest of the world.

Suddenly in 1349 the city was affected with plague and the population went down drastically. Again the same disease plunged the growth of Venice during 1575 killing more than 150000 citizens. Subsequently Portuguese established dominant trade contacts with Europe affecting the growth of Venice. However, Venice was maintaining its trade and export until 18th century.