By 1032, Venetian patricians chose to abolish de facto hereditary dogeship, and though the doge retained a lifetime title, they could be deposed or pressured to resign. Secrecy was essential to ...

Venice Carnival, celebrating 300 years of Giacomo Casanova, will take place from February 22 to March 4. Find out how to make ...

The earliest of the Venetian coins dates to the time that Francesco Dandolo was doge (leader of Venice), between 1329 and 1339, while the latest Venetian coins date to the reign of Francesco Foscari, ...

Palatial, Venetian themed 36-story tower hotel featuring ... pastiche that includes all the storied landmarks: Campanile, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Square.