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European Cities & Their Special Names Name: Lucas Liew Grade: 7 Date:…
European Cities & Their Special Names Name: Lucas Liew Grade: 7 Date: 23/9/2026
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Special name
La Serenissima
Venice
Culture and Tradition
Unique mix of cultures and traditions blending Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance infuences
Meaning behind the name
The people needed shelter from Barbarians in 5th and 6th centuries
cultural bridge between Western Europe and the East
came from the Veneti people
Famous Landmarks
Saint Mark's Basilica
Breathtaking Byzantine Architecture
Vast Shimmering gold-leaf mosaics
Doge's Palace
Residence of the Leader of Venice and the seat of it's government for centuries
Pizza San Marco
Known as St. Mark's Square
Drawing Room of Europe called by Napoleon
Language
A Venetian Language
Food
Cichetti
Small tapas style snack
Baccala Mantecato
rich and creamy whipped salt cod which is served warm or cold
Sarde in Saor
Fried sardines in caramelized onions, pine nuts, and raisins
History
Was created because of barbarian invasions so the refugees settled on the safe, muddy islands of Venetian Lagoon
