Venice

Venice is known for

1. Capital of the Veneto region. 2. Home of many famous artists and authors. 3. The operas, La Traviata and Rigoletto by Verdi were first performed in Venice. 4. Saint Mark's Square (Piazza di San Marco) is the heart of Venice, architectural showpiece of Venice.

Name a cathedral found in Venice.

Basilica di San Marco.

What characterizes the island of Murano?

Glass blowing demonstrations and workshops are common on the island of Murano.

What was the most powerful palace in Europe for four centuries?

Il Palazzo Ducale (Doge's palace).

What characterizes the Torcello island?

It is at the end of the Venetian Lagoon, which is like a swamp.

What characterizes the island of Burano?

It is well known for its Lace Industry. They also have a Lace Museum and a Burano Lace School.

Name the three islands that are nearby to Venice.

Torcello, Murano, and Burano islands.

What are the people called?

Venetian

Region of Italy

Veneto

Italian name

Venezia

What are some of the nicknames Venice is known by?

Venice is often called "La Serenissima", which means the "most serene". Other nicknames for Venice are "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Water", "City of Masks", and "City of Bridges".

What's the most significant thing about Venice?

Venice is the only city in the world built entirely on water.