Impact
"A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him."
--Arthur Symons
Late in the 11th century, the Venetians destroyed a Norman fleet because it had tried to gain a monopoly on trade. Because they had done that, they won the gratitude of the Byzantium Empire. The Byzantium Empire was a rival to the Roman Empire. The Byzantium Empire and the Roman Empire were rivals because the Byzantium Empire believed in the Greek Orthodox Church, but the Romans believed in the Roman Catholic Church. The world was pretty much divided between them, so, they were rivals.
After gaining the Byzantium Empire’s gratitude they were able to trade with them. In 1416 the Venetians won many battles against the Ottoman Empire (a Turkish Empire), but that did not affect Venice very much. Also, the famous explorer Marco Polo was from Venice.
Around 1898 and 1908 sea-side holidays became popular and many wanted to go to the beautiful city. The Venetians built hotels on the seaside for tourists. At about the same time, Venice flourished and attracted scholars.
After gaining the Byzantium Empire’s gratitude they were able to trade with them. In 1416 the Venetians won many battles against the Ottoman Empire (a Turkish Empire), but that did not affect Venice very much. Also, the famous explorer Marco Polo was from Venice.
Around 1898 and 1908 sea-side holidays became popular and many wanted to go to the beautiful city. The Venetians built hotels on the seaside for tourists. At about the same time, Venice flourished and attracted scholars.