Venice and its Lagoon
Italy
Date of Inscription: 1987
Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi) Province of Venezia, Veneto Region N45 26 03.5 E12 20 20.2 Ref: 394 |
Brief Description
Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others.



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