Venecia En Ingles

VENICE
The name has not meaning itself, but has been given a great connotation "The city of canals."
* GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF VENICE, ITALY
Called the "City of Canals", Venice is geographicallylocated in the northeast of Italy and stretches from the Adriatic Sea to the mouth of two major rivers.
To the south, the River Po and the North, the river Piave.
In turn, this wonderful city ofItaly is composed of 120 small islands linked by over 800 bridges.

* History:
Venice was founded in V century A.D. by people who tried to flee from the attacks of the Germanic peoples.
  Forcenturies Venice was a power that allowed him to dominate the seas of the medieval world. Until 1797 it was the capital of the Republic of Venice and its 180,000 inhabitants one of the largest cities inEurope.
  Built on an archipelago of 118 small islands along the Adriatic Sea, is famous in the world for about 150 channels. The islands are connected by about 400 bridges. Its channels comprise alarge network by way of streets off the Grand Canal, great avenue through which run many boats, large and small, the latter being the famous gondolas.
* The five essential visits:
Grand Canal
Itis the main street of Venice and the largest and most important channel. Its four kilometer walk Venice dividing the city into two parts.
Plaza de San Marcos
Is located in the heart of Venice, in itare the most representative buildings of the city and conducted the most important holidays.
Basilica of San Marcos
The Basilica of San Marcos is located next to the Ducal Palace in the square thatbears his name. Historically it has been the center of religious life in Venice.
Ducal Palace
The Ducal Palace is one of the symbols of Venice. The palace has been from the residence of the Doge tothe prison of the Republic of Venice.
Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge and undoubtedly the most famous of Venice. Every year millions of travelers pass through.

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