When all of Europe groaned under kings and feudal lords, Venice alone forged a republic of freedom. When the economy of the West lay in shambles, Venice was a hive of commercial activity. This was the city of Marco Polo, of Titian, of Tiepolo, and of Verdi. This was the repubic that forged an economic empire and became a shining example to America’s Founders as they forged a new republic half a world away. Join us in La Serenissima as we explore the amazing legacy of the Venetian Republic.