Economy
“Venetian Galley.” Photograph. Model Ship Master.com. Web. 6 May 2013.
Venice’s location is a main part of its economic activities.
During the 1400’s, The Republic of Venice was considered the richest city in the world. The Republic of Venice’s official currency was the Venetian gold ducat, then the Venetian Lira.
The foundation of Venice’s wealth was maritime commerce, in products such as fish and sea salt. One of Venice’s main industries is shipbuilding. The amount of shipbuilders grew during the time when Venice often traded and explored the East.
One of Venice’s oldest specialties is glassware. Today, this industry has declined considerably, partly due to the fact that the fumes produced by this ancient art contribute to the corrosion of Venice’s foundation.
A prominent industry in Venice’s past and present is that of fishing. Fisherman are still a common sight in the Lagoon of Venice.
Tourism is a significant part of the Venetian economy. The Biennale is a round of events taking place in Venice such as art, architecture, film, dance, music, and theatre festivals. Venice also revisits the ancient Carnival, a festival that involves a public celebration or parade, and people masquerade and wear funny, scary, happy, or other types of masks. Tourism has created problems for Venice. The infrastructure is close to collapsing under the weight of millions of tourists per year, and residents have to deal with extremely high prices dictated by the tourist industry. Venice has turned into a “museum-city” that is more like an exhibition than an actual community.
During the 1400’s, The Republic of Venice was considered the richest city in the world. The Republic of Venice’s official currency was the Venetian gold ducat, then the Venetian Lira.
The foundation of Venice’s wealth was maritime commerce, in products such as fish and sea salt. One of Venice’s main industries is shipbuilding. The amount of shipbuilders grew during the time when Venice often traded and explored the East.
One of Venice’s oldest specialties is glassware. Today, this industry has declined considerably, partly due to the fact that the fumes produced by this ancient art contribute to the corrosion of Venice’s foundation.
A prominent industry in Venice’s past and present is that of fishing. Fisherman are still a common sight in the Lagoon of Venice.
Tourism is a significant part of the Venetian economy. The Biennale is a round of events taking place in Venice such as art, architecture, film, dance, music, and theatre festivals. Venice also revisits the ancient Carnival, a festival that involves a public celebration or parade, and people masquerade and wear funny, scary, happy, or other types of masks. Tourism has created problems for Venice. The infrastructure is close to collapsing under the weight of millions of tourists per year, and residents have to deal with extremely high prices dictated by the tourist industry. Venice has turned into a “museum-city” that is more like an exhibition than an actual community.