You will learn about: Lost origins First population Germanic and Hun invasion The founding families who elected the first doge Eastern Roman Empire Charlemagne's son Pepin and the failed siege of Venice The acquisition of relics claimed to be of St Mark the Evangelist from Alexandria and the building of the Basilica The Republic of Venice and its colonial empire Stato da Màr. Imperial power following the Fourth Crusade The sacking of Constantinople Trade with the muslim world The black plague Decline of the 15th century 18th century elegance Napoleon’s conquest Austrian control 19th century foundation of the Kingdom of Italy
You will see: Piazza San Marco - Saint Mark’s Square Ponte dei Suspiri – Bridge of Sighs Basilica di San Marco - Basilica of Saint Mark Pallazo Ducalle - Doge’s Palace Campo Santa Maria Formosa Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo – Basilica of Saint John and Saint Paul Campo Santa Marina Fondaco dei Tedeschi Grand Canal Ponte di Rialto – Rialto Bridge
