Venice
Venice, which today forms part of Italy, became one of the major trading cities in the Mediterranean area during the times of the Hanseatic League and used to be a hub between the East and the West. Back then, the city was influenced by the Hanseatic League; many Hanseatic merchants had branch offices there. On the one hand, luxury goods such as silk, spices and furs from the Orient were bought in Venice and resold to the North. On the other hand, Venetians were also active in the trading of their own coveted products such as oil and salt.
“Palazzo Falier“ (Cannaregio 5643)
The original palace was built in the 11th century. After a devastating fire the building was reconstructed at the beginning of the 12th century. Today the palace combines different styles in its architecture.
“Palazzo Cavanis“ (Fondamenta Zattere Ai Gesuati 920)
The classical Venetian palace impresses with an elegant architecture from 14th century. It is a mixture of byzantine styles from Constantinople, Moorish influences from Al-Andalus and early Gothic form from mainland Italy.
