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The city of '''Venice''' is a major cultural center in northeastern [[Italy]], For many centuries is was an independent country and a naval powerhouse.  It was a major center of learning during the [[Renaissance]].  People from Venice are called Venetians.   

The city of '''Venice''' is a major cultural center in northeastern [[Italy]], For many centuries is was an independent country and a naval powerhouse.  It was a major center of learning during the [[Renaissance]].  People from Venice are called Venetians.   

It was founded after the fall of the [[Roman Empire]] by Italian citizens seeking refuge from the invading [[barbarian]]s in the numerous small islands of the [[Venetian Lagoon]].

It was founded after the fall of the [[Roman Empire]] by Italian citizens seeking refuge from the invading [[barbarian]]s in the numerous small islands of the Venetian Lagoon.

The elaborate system of canals developed to navigate the islands became justly famous, as did the spectacular architecture created as Venice increased in wealth and importance.

The elaborate system of canals developed to navigate the islands became justly famous, as did the spectacular architecture created as Venice increased in wealth and importance.