Category: La Serenissima

La Serenissima — the utmost serene — is one of the many nicknames for Venice, and especially the Venetian Republic which existed from the late 600s until 1797.

  • The Fall of Venice

    The Fall of Venice

    The fall of Venice on May 12th, 1797, was the result of a war that the Republic of Venice formally wasn’t even party to.

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  • The Consiglio Maggiore

    The Consiglio Maggiore

    The Consiglio Maggiore – or the Great Council – was the highest authority of the Venetian Republic. It was not, however, an elected body. It was the entire electorate.

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  • The Doge

    The Doge

    The doge was the elected head of the Venetian Republic. He was elected for life by an arcane process that also included drawing lots.

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