Where+is+it,+and+what+was+it+like

Where is it?

 * Venice  is a city in northern Italy
 * Extends as a series of small islands off the eastern coast of the Italian Peninsula.

What was it like?
 (worldhistory.abc-clio.com)
 * Venice  began a steady decline in the 16th century, due in part to the growing power of Spain, France, and the Holy Roman Empire.
 * M any possessions were lost along the Italian Peninsula.
 * After the discovery of the new world, Europe’s centers shifted to France and Germany, and away from the Mediterranean Sea.
 * While this was happening, the Turks were fighting over some possessions in the Mediterranean as well.
 * Internal bickering between Venice's many ruling groups undermined the republic's strength and prosperity.
 * Even with the declining city, the artistic brilliance remained.
 * Venice was one of the most important musical centers in Europe, partially because of the Venetian school.
 * Along with teaching music, Venice was a leader in publishing music, which attracted composers from all over Europe.
 * The decline of venice along with the influx of artists created the setting in Othello.



Venice in the 16th Century (googleimages.com)