Italy / Venice: View and Plan of Venice, Braun Hogenberg, Germany, c. 16th century
The Republic of Venice (Italian: Repubblica di Venezia, Venetian: Reptekeblica Vtineta or It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797.
It was formally known as the Most Serene Republic of Venice (Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia, Venetian: Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia, Venetian: Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia, Venetian: Serenissima Repubblica de Venesia or Reptekeblica de Venesia) and is often referred to as La Serenissima, in reference to its title as one of the 'Most Serene Republics'. The Republic's modern reputation is widely based on its preference for economic supremacy over military might, despite its long history of war and conquest. conquest.