Travel with Paesano Restaurant and Wine Bar to Veneto, Italy.
Veneto,V eneto...Wherefore art thou
Once the heartland of the Venetian Republic, Veneto is today among the wealthiest, most developed and industrialized regions of Italy. Having one of the country's richest historical, natural, artistic, cultural, musical and culinary heritages, it is also one of the most visited regions of Italy and the destination for and ANNUAL PAESANO FALL TRIP to Italy in 2013.
Located between Venice and the Italian Lakes, Veneto is one of Italy's top three wine regions. We'll visit some of its wineries tucked in between such historic places as Padua, Mantua, and Asolo, as well as Sirmione and Desenzano on the shores of beautiful Lake Garda. A day in the magical city of Venice is sure to enchant and amaze all. Our favorite city of all in this region is Verona, the fabled home of the tragic lovers Romeo and Juliet. Verona has been an important crossroads for 2,000 years, and is also the site of an all summer opera festival in its beautiful outdoor Roman amphitheatre. Even if we forget the famous lovers, the Arena, the food and the vineyards, Verona is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy... with its elegant medieval and Renaissance palaces, its fine piazzas...did we mention its shopping! We will make Verona our home for 7 nights, so there will be plenty of time to sample all that this enticing city has to offer.
Due to the number or requests for this trip, we have ADDED A 2nd TRIP. The departure dates for the 8-12 day trip are September 7th and October 1st (we are finalizing the details). For those who wish to spend a bit more time in Italy, there may possibly be an extension to Lake Como. This will depend on how many people are interested. Our annual fall tours have developed a loyal following. We expect the response to this trip to be overwhelming. Our plan this year is to offer the trip to those friends who have traveled with us for the past 12 years. If we fill up the roster, we will offer a second trip, immediately preceding or following the first trip, if we have enough others who wish to join us. We will use the same itinerary and hopefully there will still be some wine and food left (we will however have to meet a minimum number to qualify the tour).
If you have any questions, please contact Paesano owner Michael Roddy at 734-971-0484 or email him at mroddy@paesanosannarbor.com. Or contact our travel coordinator Suzan Alexander of Cultural Encounters at 734-327-1931 or suzan@ceitravel.com. Our trips fill up quickly so please act fast. These are the best experiences we've had in our lives. Thanks for considering joining us.
Fountain of Wine, St Mark's Square, Carnival of Venice 2012, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe
Piazza San Marco is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as the Piazza (la Piazza). All other urban spaces in the city (except the Piazzetta and the Piazzale Roma) are called campi (fields). The Piazzetta (the 'little Piazza') is an extension of the Piazza towards the lagoon in its south east corner (see plan). The two spaces together form the social, religious and political centre of Venice and are commonly considered together. This article relates to both of them. A remark usually attributed to Napoleon calls the Piazza San Marco the drawing room of Europe (the attribution to Napoleon is unproven). The Piazza is dominated at its eastern end by the great church of St Mark. It is described here by a perambulation starting from the west front of the church (facing the length of the Piazza) and proceeding to the right. The church is described in the article St Mark's Basilica, but there are aspects of it which are so much a part of the Piazza that they must be mentioned here, including the whole of the west facade with its great arches and marble decoration, the Romanesque carvings round the central doorway and, above all, the four horses which preside over the whole piazza and are such potent symbols of the pride and power of Venice that the Genoese in 1379 said that there could be no peace between the two cities until these horses had been bridled; four hundred years later, Napoleon, after he had conquered Venice, had them taken down and shipped to Paris. The Piazzetta dei Leoncini is an open space on the north side of the church named after the two marble lions (presented by Doge Alvise Mocenigo in 1722), but now officially called the Piazzetta Giovanni XXIII. The neo-classic building on the east side adjoining the Basilica is the Palazzo Patriarcale, the seat of the Patriarch of Venice. Beyond that is the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio), completed in 1499, above a high archway where the street known as the Merceria (a main thoroughfare of the city) leads through shopping streets to the Rialto, the commercial and financial center. To the right of the clock-tower is the closed church of San Basso, designed by Baldassare Longhena (1675), sometimes open for exhibitions. To the left is the long arcade along the north side of the Piazza, the buildings on this side are known as the Procuratie Vecchie, the old procuracies, formerly the homes and offices of the Procurators of St. Mark, high officers of state in the days of the republic of Venice. They were built in the early 16th century. The arcade is lined with shops and restaurants at ground level, with offices above. The restaurants include the famous Caffe Quadri, which was patronized by the Austrians when Venice was ruled by Austria in the 19th century, while the Venetians preferred Florian's on the other side of the Piazza. Turning left at the end, the arcade continues along the west end of the Piazza, which was rebuilt by Napoleon about 1810 and is known as the Ala Napoleonica (Napoleonic Wing). It holds, behind the shops, a ceremonial staircase which was to have led to a royal palace but now forms the entrance to the Museo Correr (Correr Museum). Turning left again, the arcade continues down the south side of the Piazza. The buildings on this side are known as the Procuratie Nuove (new procuracies), which were designed by Jacopo Sansovino in the mid 16th century but partly built (1582-6) after his death by Vincenzo Scamozzi apparently with alterations required by the Procurators and finally completed by Baldassare Longhena about 1640.[6] Again, the ground floor has shops and also the Caffè Florian, a famous cafe opened in 1720 by Floriano Francesconi, which was patronised by the Venetians when the hated Austrians were at Quadri's. The upper floors were intended by Napoleon to be a palace for his stepson Eugène Beauharnais, his viceroy in Venice, and now houses the Museo Correr. At the far end the Procuratie meet the north end of Sansovino's Libreria (mid-16th century), whose main front faces the Piazzetta and is described there. The arcade continues round the corner into the Piazzetta. Opposite to this, standing free in the Piazza, is the Campanile of St Mark's church (1156/73 last restored in 1514), rebuilt in 1912 ' com'era, dov'era ' (as it was, where it was) after the collapse of the former campanile on 14 July 1902. Adjacent to the Campanile, facing towards the church, is the elegant small building known as the Loggetta, built by Sansovino in 1537-46, and used as a lobby by patricians waiting to go into a meeting of the Great Council in the Doges Palace and by guards when the Great Council was sitting. Across the Piazza in front of the church are three large mast-like flagpoles with bronze bases decorated in high relief by Alessandro Leopardi in 1505.
Travel Guide to the Veneto Region of Italy
There are plenty of Active Vacation options to enjoy during your vacation in Italy when you visit the Veneto Region: Bike Touring the Italian Dolomites, or hill towns in the Wine Zones, city walking discovering the walled cities throughout the region, Hiking the Prealps and Dolomites mountains, Rock Climbing, or hanging on the beach wind surfing. Plus many other outdoor recreation activities. Discover more about the Veneto at
Explore Venice on the Veneto Bike and Boat Tour, Italy | UTracks Active Travel
Explore the sleepy fishing villages, lively harbour towns and Roman ruins of the beautiful Venetian coast with your camera (or gelato!) in hand on the Veneto Bike and Boat tour in Italy.
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Best known for its magical capital—the canal city of Venice—the Veneto region is blessed with many more reasons to visit Italy’s northeast. A rich artistic legacy, complex history and stunning variety of landscapes make this an outstanding destination to explore at your own pace.
Journey through the historic Veneto region and beyond to the regions of Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna. Beginning in the magical city of Venice, cycle through seaside towns and along rivers and canals to the Renaissance town of Mantova.
Along the way, take in the artistic, cultural and historical legacies entwined in the region and explore the unique landscapes of the Venetian lagoon and the Po Delta area, where birdlife is prolific.
Wander through classic towns such as Ferrara famous for bicycles and the ancient Greek port of Adria. There will be opportunities to taste wine and cheese as you wind your way to Mantova, rich in artistic masterpieces.
In the evening experience the camaraderie of your fellow cyclists, whilst moored at picturesque locations.
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VENETO, THE LAND OF VENICE: A Celebration in Music, Flavor and Wine
Co-presented with EM Dreams Factory, in collaboration with Regione Veneto and Fondazione Arena di Verona.
A celebration of the north-eastern Italian region, with tastings of local cuisine and wines.
Featuring an exclusive performance by world-renowned singers:
Ruth Iniesta, soprano
Saimir Pirgu, tenor
With the participation of:
Federico Caner, Councillor of Tourism of Regione Veneto
Cecilia Gasdìa, General Manager, Fondazione Arena di Verona
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New York University
May 10, 2018
Italy: Venice & the Veneto – Rick Steves Travel Talks
In this travel class, Rick Steves outlines the glories of Venice, from the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge to St. Mark's Square — including art-filled churches, opulent palazzos, twilit gondola rides, and the cities of Padua, Verona, and Ravenna. Visit for more European travel information.
Hill Towns of Veneto Tour
This day trip with Tours-Italy from Venice will give you a very good overview of the Italian region of Veneto, visiting an enchanting area located at the foothills of the Dolomites. Enjoy wine-tasting in the Prosecco region, and visit a celebrated medieval town—Marostica—where a human chess game in full medieval costume is played twice a year. This day trip tour of the Hills of Veneto includes transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes travel van with English-speaking driver and guide. View the tour at Tours-Italy—
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About Venice | Italy : Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, #PiazzaSanMarco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.
Venice has always been a place which I dreamt of visiting. Atlast the dream came true when I visited this time in Italy. All you heard about Venice was always true, the Romance and the feel was truly around. I was around the place for 2 days, but it was worth it. Its a place where there is no cars or any public transport except the Running Boats from the main Railways station and stopping in-between and of course there was the #gandolas which was a epitome of beauty in the beautiful city of #Venice.
Unfortunately post my visit the same place had been affected by floods which had impacted the tourism industry very badly and the clipping which was available in all News Channels and Youtube was indeed very horrifying to see thus beautiful city getting submerged into water. I deeply feel bad for the residents as well as those Tourist who had visited this time. I pray to go that the same become normal as soon as possible. This place is truly Devine and deserve to be seen and experienced by many.
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Treviso is a city and comune in the Veneto region of northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Treviso and the municipality has 84,669 inhabitants (as of September 2017): some 3,000 live within the Venetian walls (le Mura) or in the historical and monumental center, some 80,000 live in the urban center proper while the city hinterland has a population of approximately 170,000. The city is home to the headquarters of clothing retailer Benetton, Sisley, Stefanel, Geox, Diadora and Lotto Sport Italia, appliance maker De'Longhi, and bicycle maker Pinarello. Treviso is also known for being the original production area of Prosecco wine and radicchio, and is thought to have been the origin of the popular Italian dessert Tiramisù.
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A few Million people visit the glorious city of Venice each and every year, but very few of these millions partake in one of Venice's most wonderfuly unique pleasures. The pleasure of Venice's many Wine Bars (Bacaro) and th ritual of the Giro di Ombra the Whell of Wine in which locals make the rounds of several Bacari (Wine Bars) for assorted Cichetti (Tapaslike Tidbits of tasty Venetian Food) and a Ombra (glass of Wine) or two. Let Daniel Bellino Zwicke, the creator of the first Ventian Wine Bar (Bacaro) ever to exist in the United States (Bar Cichetti). You can read about the Wine Bars of Venice, Italy, and the Italian Food and Wine Cullture in New York City throught the adventures of Italian-American New Yorkers. You will be able to read about these pleasures of life and so much more in
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Touring Veneto, Italy in 4 Days
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Northern Italy has always been high on our bucket list. This summer we were able to spend a couple of weeks traversing this historic and beautiful part of the world. The last 4 days of our trip involved using Venice as a home base and taking several day trips to other prime Northern Italy locations including Veneto, Murano, and Burano.
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Tour Some of the Hidden Parts of Venice Italy on our Venice Tour of Italy. Our Veneza Italia tour travel guide features some hidden parts of the city of Venezia, Italia as well of some of the mainstream Venice attractions. Venice highlights include the gardens of the Biennale Exhibition of Modern Arts, Palladio’s Church of San Pietro in Castello, the Naval Museum with a model of the Bucintoro (Doge’s Boat) and the Pavilion of Gondolas housing Peggy Guggenheim’s own vessel.
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The Veneto, the mainland province around Venice, takes its name from the Veneti, the pre-Roman inhabitants of the region. The region bore the brunt of fierce and destructive barbarian attacks that began in the 4th century. Fleeing the Goths, the people of the Veneto sought refuge among the wild and uninhabited islands of their marshy coast.
Building on a patchwork of more than 100 low-lying islands in the middle of a swampy lagoon they formed villages and the city of Venice rose in 421 AD. By the 13th century Venice ruled Byzantium. At its height, Venice was one of the greatest military and commercial powers on earth. In population it was four times the size of Rome and London combined. In 1508 the Pope, the kings of France and Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor joined forces to stop the advances of this powerful empire.
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Although her expansion was halted, the city of Venice continued to dominate the eastern Mediterranean for another 200 years. In 1846 Venice lost its isolation when a causeway joined the city to the mainland and the Italian rail network. The region's architecture, paintings and way of life reflect the splendor of Venice and the impact she had on the world. In addition to being home to magnificent art and architecture, Venice and the Veneto are laced with an exceptional network of navigable canals and waterways. In the lagoons and canals of Venice, one sails past colourful waterfront houses, under Renaissance bridges and close to magnificent historic sites such as St. Mark's Cathedral.
Known to Venetians as Canalazzo, the Grand Canal weaves its way through Venice's six districts or sestieri following the course of an ancient river bed. The two-mile-long Grand Canal serves as the city's main thoroughfare. Its average depth is 9 feet and the width varies from 120 to 228 feet. On its borders are some of the finest palaces of the Republic
Our Cruise in Venice, Italy
When it comes to river cruises, Italy is a country seemingly designed to host them. Its beautiful canals and rivers pass through diverse landscapes and nature en route, from picturesque lagoon islands with their colourful houses, to wild beach dunes and pine woods with an abundance of birdlife.
These waterways were once the ancient trade routes used by the Romans and the early Mediterranean settlers before them, and cruises around Italy are perfect for gaining a real insight into the many cultures - including Roman, Etruscan, Istrian, Byzantine and of course Renaissance - which have influenced the arts, architecture and history of the region over many centuries.
Throughout the season the 20 passenger La Bella Vita provides Italian river cruises that encompass the romance and architecture of Venice as well as the captivating lakeside setting of the Renaissance city of Mantua. Venice is, of course, the crowning jewel of most Italian river cruises, but Mantua, in central northern Italy, has also been (and still is) a hub of art, culture and music for centuries. The route inland takes you along the River Po and the Bianco Canal through the Po Valley.
Delicious seafood, local culinary specialities, fine wines and attentive service complete the experience of this fairytale adventure, and explain the appeal of our boutique Italian river cruises. Luxuriating in a friendly and relaxing boat environment, travellers have an opportunity for a unique perspective on some magnificent Italian cities.
La Bella Vita is a stylish twenty-passenger vessel offering comfortable, fully air-conditioned accommodation. She has two upper deck junior suites and eight lower deck staterooms, all offering en suite facilities, and a bright, spacious dining room and bar area where delicious Italian specialities will be served. Louvre doors open to the side to give a perfect view. Above, there is a huge sun deck with comfortable loungers to relax on with a drink and a good book, or just watch the world go by.
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Despite the growing popularity of cruising, especially on large river vessels, hotel barging is still a little known niche concept. Most hotel barges started life as cargo vessels but have since been painstakingly converted to offer luxury boutique accommodation for small groups of up to 20 passengers.
Guests enjoy an intimate atmosphere, high levels of personal service and immersion into the culture, history and gastronomy of regions.
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The Veneto region is almost a fairyland of monuments, castles and villas, but few reflect more vividly their colourful historical heritage than the little town of Soave.
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Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture, and its artworks. The city in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon.Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. In 2009, there were 270,098 people residing in Venice's comune (the population estimate of 272,000 inhabitants includes the population of the whole Comune of Venezia; around 60,000 in the historic city of Venice (Centro storico); 176,000 in Terraferma (the Mainland), mostly in the large frazioni (roughly equivalent to parishes or wards in other countries) of Mestre and Marghera; 31,000 live on other islands in the lagoon). Together with Padua and Treviso, the city is included in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area (PATREVE), with a total population of 1,600,000. PATREVE is only a statistical metropolitan area without any degree of autonomy.The name is derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. The city historically was the capital of the Republic of Venice. Venice has been known as the La Dominante, Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, City of Water, City of Masks, City of Bridges, The Floating City, and City of Canals. Luigi Barzini described it in The New York Times as undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man.Venice has also been described by the Times Online as being one of Europe's most romantic cities.The Republic of Venice was a major maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and a staging area for the Crusades and the Battle of Lepanto, as well as a very important center of commerce (especially silk, grain, and spice) and art in the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century. This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history. It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and it is the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi.
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Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for its celebrated art and architecture. The city has an average of 50,000 tourists a day (2007 estimate). In 2006, it was the world's 28th most internationally visited city, with 2.927 million international arrivals that year. It is regarded as one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Travel poster from c. 1920 for Venice.Tourism has been a major sector of Venetian industry since the 18th century, when it was a major center for the Grand Tour, with its beautiful cityscape, uniqueness, and rich musical and artistic cultural heritage. In the 19th century, it became a fashionable centre for the rich and famous, often staying or dining at luxury establishments such as the Danieli Hotel and the Caffè Florian. It continued being a fashionable city in vogue right into the early 20th century. In the 1980s, the Carnival of Venice was revived and the city has become a major centre of international conferences and festivals, such as the prestigious Venice Biennale and the Venice Film Festival, which attract visitors from all over the world for their theatrical, cultural, cinematic, artistic, and musical productions.
Today, there are numerous attractions in Venice, such as St Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Piazza San Marco. The Lido di Venezia is also a popular international luxury destination, attracting thousands of actors, critics, celebrities, and mainly people in the cinematic industry. The city also relies heavily on the cruise business.
However, Venice's popularity as a major worldwide tourist destination has caused several problems, including the fact that the city can be very overcrowded at some points of the year. It is regarded by some as a tourist trap, and by others as a living museum. Unlike most other places in Western Europe, and the world, Venice has become widely known for its element of elegant decay. The competition for foreigners to buy homes in Venice has made prices rise so high that numerous inhabitants are forced to move to more affordable areas of Veneto and Italy, the most notable being Mestre.Wikipedia
Venice Italy - What to do and where to eat!
Venice Italy is one of the best places to visit in Italy and for good reason. This magical city will have you full of pasta and wine..
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What do do in Venice? During our time in Venice we ate and drank our way through the city. This historical landmark is a must visit on any travelers bucket list. While there we ate at
Osteria San Marco
Pizzeria Da Mamo
Venchi - Gelato
Grom - Gelato
La Caravella
Bistrot de Venise
Chat Qui Rit
Grand Canal at Hotel Monaco
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Venice is a city that should be freely roamed. It's not a city that requires a strict itinerary. The best way to see Venice is by just walking the streets and allowing the Italian way of life to take hold of you. While it may seem touristy, a gondola ride is a must when visiting Venice. Also, be sure to see the great Venetian cities of Murano and Burano. These places are an instagrammer's dream. Murano and Burano are some of the best instagram locations in Venice
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The Veneto (the region where you find Venice) is an amazing place. The cities and towns are filled with amazing palaces, museums, monuments, history and so much more. If you are traveling to Italy it is well worth your time to stay in the Veneto.
This video gives you our Top Ten Cities to Visit in the Veneto.
1. Venice - the canals and all the majesty of the island city.
2. Verona - the home of the Roman Arena and Romeo and Juliet.
3. Vicenza - Palladio's Playground
4. Padova - St Anthony's Basillica and much more
5. Treviso - the wine statue
6. Bassano del Grappa - drink the grappa
7. Cittadella - Amazing walled town in the Veneto
8. The Dolomites - great hiking in amazing mountains
9. Asiago - the home of some of the best cheese & WWI monuments around.
10. Marostica - Human chess tournament.
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Victor Visits Pieropan winery in Veneto, Italy
Join Victor Rallo as he tours the beautiful Pieropan winery with winemaker Andrea Pieropan. Follow Victor as he films panoramic views of the Soave vineyards, the biodynamic vineyards of Amarone, the estate, and the impressive underground cellars.
Venice, Italy | VENISE – ITALIE – The Floating City
Venice, capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a marshy lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Its stone palaces seemingly rise out of the water. There are no cars or roadways, just canals and boats. The Grand Canal snakes through the city, which is filled with innumerable narrow, mazelike alleys and small squares.
Venice is universally considered to be the most beautiful city in the world because of this unusual urban design and its inestimable artistic heritage; it is included in the heritage of humanity projects protected by UNESCO and has the highest number of visitors of any Italian city, many of whom are foreign tourists.
The name is derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. The city was historically the capital of the Republic of Venice. Venice has been known as the La Dominante, Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, City of Water, City of Masks, City of Bridges, The Floating City, and City of Canals.
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The Republic of Venice was a major maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and a staging area for the Crusades and the Battle of Lepanto, as well as a very important center of commerce (especially silk, grain, and spice) and art in the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century. This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history. It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period.
The most famous is the area comprising the 117 islands in the main districts that are called Sestieri: Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce and San Marco, where the main monuments and sights are located. Other main districts are Isola Della Giudecca and Lido di Venezia. Some of the more important islands in the lagoon include Murano, Torcello, San Francesco del Deserto, and Burano.
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The name of the city, deriving from Latin forms Venetia and Venetiae, is most likely taken from Venetia et Histria, the Roman name of Regio X of Roman Italy, but applied to the coastal part of the region that remained under Roman Empire outside of Gothic, Lombard, and Frankish control. The name Venetia, however, derives from the Roman name for the people known as the Veneti, and called by the Greeks Eneti (Ἐνετοί). The meaning of the word is uncertain, although there are other Indo-European tribes with similar-sounding names, such as the Celtic Veneti, Baltic Veneti, and the Slavic Wends. Linguists suggest that the name is based on an Indo-European root *wen (love), so that *wenetoi would mean beloved, lovable, or friendly. A connection with the Latin word venetus, meaning the color 'sea-blue', is also possible. Supposed connections of Venetia with the Latin verb venire (to come), such as Marin Sanudo's veni etiam (Yet, I have come!), the supposed cry of the first refugees to the Venetian lagoon from the mainland, or even withvenia (forgiveness) are fanciful. The alternative obsolete form is vinegia (Venetian: venexia; Latin: Venetiae; Slovene: Benetke).
This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and is heavily tourist (there are 56000 residents and 20 million tourists per year), but the romantic charm remains.
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