Candia (Crete)

Candia was the Venetian name for the island of Crete, which was a Venetian dominion from 1212 to 1669.

Jacopo Tiepolo — the 43rd doge of Venice

Jacopo TIepolo, doge 1229–1249, left an impact on Venice, which is still clearly visible today.

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