VENICE

MAP OF VENICE

RELIGION FACTS

• There was a myth that a doge went onboard the Splendid Bucentaure to the sea. He celebrated his wedding by throwing a gold ring into the water.
• Many religious buildings and churches are richly endowed with pictures of the grand masters.

HOW DO THEY MAKE MONEY

• They got some of their money from building ships.
• They also got some of their money from Middle European markets.
• They got money from trade at money-markets.

LEADERS

• Chief Magistrate was a leader in Venice for over 1,000 years.
• Another leader of Venice is the duke, or doge.

FAMOUS BATTLES

• A famous battle was Battle of the Dardanelles. It took place in 1654, 1655, 1656, and 1657.
• A famous battle was Action of 10 July 1651 with a Venetian win.
• Another famous battle was Action of 3 May 1657. 117 people were killed and 346 were wounded.