Gentile Bellini (painter; 1429-1507)

Slavery in Venice

Slavery existed in Venice throughout the history of the republic, and the Venetian profited from the lucrative trade.

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Slaves in Venice

Slavery was not a large part of Venetian culture or Venetian history, but there were slaves in Venice.

Posted in: Life, customs and ways of doing things.

Slavery in Venice