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# Venice and its Lagoon

An extraordinary architectural and urban masterpiece comprising 118 small islands integrated into a dynamic maritime lagoon.

## Record

- **Title**: [Venice and its Lagoon](https://datasets.chrisyst.com/venice-and-its-lagoon/index.md)
- **Geo target**: Venice, Veneto, Italy
- **Website**: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/394
- **Address**: San Marco, Venice, Veneto, 30124, Italy
- **Coordinates**: 45.4344, 12.3381

### Summary

An extraordinary architectural and urban masterpiece comprising 118 small islands integrated into a dynamic maritime lagoon.

### Description

## The City of Canals

Venice, a city built on 118 small islands within a shallow lagoon, is an unparalleled example of urban development adapted to a complex natural environment. Its intricate network comprises over 170 canals, including the Grand Canal, and more than 400 bridges, such as the iconic Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sighs, connecting its various sestieri. The city's architecture showcases a rich blend of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, evident in masterpieces like St. Mark's Basilica with its opulent mosaics and the Doge's Palace, a stunning example of Venetian Gothic, both dominating Piazza San Marco.

Historically, Venice rose to prominence as a major maritime power and a crucial hub for trade between Western Europe and the East from the 10th to the 18th centuries, fostering a unique cultural and artistic legacy. This period saw the flourishing of Venetian painting, music, and craftsmanship, leaving an indelible mark on global heritage. Today, the city faces significant challenges, including the impact of mass tourism and the existential threat of rising sea levels, making its preservation a critical global concern for its unique historical and architectural integrity.

### Attributes

- **Annual Visitors**: 28 million _(quality 90)_
- **Buffer Zone**: 0 ha _(quality 10)_
- **Category Type**: Cultural
- **Conservation Status**: Active Monitoring
- **Epoch Origin**: Byzantine & Middle Ages (5th C.)
- **Latitude**: 45.43 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Longitude**: 12.34 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Primary Material**: Brick & Istrian Stone
- **Property Area**: 70k ha _(quality 95)_
- **UNESCO ID**: 394
- **Year Inscribed**: 1987 _(quality 85)_