The Republic of Venice was a major maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and a staging area for the Crusades and the Battle of Lepanto, as well as a very important center of commerce (especially silk, grain, and spice) and art in the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century. This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history.
It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and it is the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi.
Venice (VE), Veneto Region, Italy
February 2014
Olympus OM-D E-M1
Panasonic Lumix GX 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH
世界有数の観光地，ヴェネチアの町並みです。
ヴェネチアは，中世，そしてルネッサンス期に，ヴェネツィア共和国の首都として大きな制海権を有し，絹や穀物，香辛料の交易拠点，十字軍の拠点，などとして大いに栄えた都市で、また文化的にも隆盛を誇り，アントニオ・ヴィヴァルディ生みだした地でもあります。
私が訪れた２月は雨天がちな天候でもあり観光客は少なめで，雨煙に霞むヴェネチアを十分堪能しました。
イタリア，ヴェネト州，ヴェネツィア県ヴェネツィア
2014年2月
Olympus OM-D E-M1
Panasonic Lumix GX 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH
