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Mar 2023
14m 33s

Venice

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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Located at the northernmost end of the Adriatic Sea lies the city of Venice.  Venice is truly unlike any other city in the world. It is a collection of 118 small islands connected by bridges and ferries. Its unique geography allowed Venice to become one of the most powerful cities in the world, both militarily and economically.  Today it remains one of the w ... Show More
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