Morning Highlights tour 8 in St. Mark's Sq, Rialto Bridge nd more highlights Family And Friends Group , (4 up 6 people people )

The history of Venice begins when people from the mainland came to the marshy islands for refuge. According to tradition, the citizens of Venice originated from nearby cities like Aquileia, who were fleeing successive waves of Germanic and Hun invasions. Over the next few centuries, these people slowly transformed the islands into what they are today. Because of their defensive position, the Venetians were basically able to maintain their independence from the invading barbarians, and thus essentially remain Roman. I loved since I was a child the venetian history. I read books and was always proud of what was done for the amazing Serenissima republic.