Ancient Venetian Merchants Were Always Prepared For The Worst

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Beautiful Venice in Italy is today recognized as one of the most charming cities in the world, and its ancient history is just as fascinating as the unique atmosphere this magnificent place has to offer.

“In 1581, Francesco Sansovino a Venetian who greatly admired his city wrote that the name Venice derived from the Latin phrase Venietiam which he said meant “come back again, and again, for however many times you come you will always see new and beautiful things.” ¹

J.M.W. Turner – Venice, The Dogana and San Giorgio Maggiore, 1834 – Credit: Public Domain

This assumption concerning the origin of the name may not be accurate, but many still think Venice is like no other city in the world.

While strolling along the picturesque streets or enjoying the ride in a gondola, one can think back and recall the daily life of 13^th-century Venetian merchants who sometimes faced many dangers in the city.

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