Venice

Venice: It is an Italian city and major sea port. It is the capital of the province of Venice, and the Veneto region in northern Italy.

• Venice is the capital of the "Veneto", which is located in northeastern Italy, where Venice is located in a shallow lake at the mouth of the "Po river" at the shore of the Adriatic Sea.

In its golden age, Venice was the capital of the Republic of Venice, and it was a naval power that reached its peak in the Middle Ages, and gained great importance in the arts of the Renaissance and the Crusades.

• "Venice" was an important commercial center between East and West, especially for the trade of spices. It was also known by its nicknames: "City of Waters", "City of Bridges" and "Queen of the Adriatic".

• The area of the city of "Venice" is 2,461.52 km2.

• The population of Venice today exceeds 280,000 people, the majority of whom are residents of the "City of Mestre", while the population of the historic center of Venice is approximately 65,000 people.

• Also, "Venice" is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, as nearly 13 million tourists visit it every year.

• Venice is called the quietest republic.

Over the years, Venice has been an important cultural center, and a large number of Western artists grew up there.

• One of the most famous things known about Venice is the "Carnival of Masks", which is still celebrated from time to time, and it lasts for a whole week in February. It also witnesses important art festivals and international art exhibitions.

• The historical part of Venice is connected to the mainland by Liberty Bridge in terms of transportation. Cars that reach the city are only allowed to park in huge parking at the entrance to the city. Most of the transportation inside the city are small boats, most notably gondolas.

"Venice" is characterized by a pleasant and temperate climate, its winters are not very cold and its summers are moderately hot, as "Venice" represents a middle area between the continental climate and the Mediterranean climate.

Venice is characterized by a unique architectural character, a distinctive environment, and a long history. The city served as a link between the two continents of Europe and Asia in the Middle Ages through its port, which still has a special place as a port in the north of the Adriatic Sea.