Venice
Lying the extreme northeast of Italy, Venice, gateway to the Orient became an independent Byzantine province in the 10th century. Exclusive trading links with the East and victory in the Crusade of 1204 brought wealth and power, which where only gradually eroded by Europeans and Turkish rivals.
Venice is divided into sic ancient administrative districts. One can walk to most places in Venice itself, and take a ride on a waterbus to any of the islands.
Gondolas of Venice
The gondola has been part of Venice since 11th century with slim hull and flat underside, the craft is perfectly adapted to negotiating narrow, shallow canals. In 1562 it was decreed that all gondolas should be black to stop people making an ostentatious show of their wealth. Today gondola rides are expensive and are usually taken by tourists.
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