The city lies on an archipelago in the crescent-shaped Laguna Veneta (Venice Lagoon) and is situated at the northwestern end of the Adriatic Sea.
The lagoon was originally formed by the interaction of Adriatic tidal currents and the waters of several Alpine rivers, and it has always been crucial to the survival of Venice.
Venice has its own city council with ultimate responsibility regarding the day by day life of the city, yet a regional authority directs the Veneto territory, which has hydrographic and industrial worries, like problems of the lagoon and city.
Many of the great industries are nationalized or partly owned by the state, causing conflicts of interest to have produced a stalemate, and, as a result of this inaction, Venice is still vulnerable to floods.
In the summer, average daytime temperatures are about 24 to 27 °C, with a haze caused by high humidity frequently obscuring the view of the Alps across the lagoon.
Spring and autumn bring clear, bright light
In wintertime, the city is dulled and chilled by mists, lending the city an especially mysterious appearance.
Rivo Alto was the most central of early settlements and became the heart of Venice, linking together 118 separate islands with bridges and canals.
More than 200 original canals have been linked together to form a dense urban network on either side of the curving Grand Canal
The gondola is the best-known form of transportation on the waterways.
In this city, it is possible to reach any point by foot.
Shipbuilding became a major industry, due to the fact that Venetian trade required well-constructed vessels both for transport and for protection from pirates, rivals, and Turkish military forces.
In the 18th century, Venice became known as “The City of Masks.” People would wear masks for 6 months—the duration of Carnevale.
There was a vast choice of entertainment during this era: Gambling was dominant day and night, but was eventually banned by the Greater Council.
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“DIALOGUE BETWEEN CULTURES.” Venice and Its Lagoons :: Citizens in the 18th Century, www.venicethefuture.com/schede/uk/327?aliusid=327.
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