House of Loredan
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The House of Loredan is a Venetian noble family of supposed ancient Roman origin, which has played a significant role in shaping the history of the Mediterranean world. A political dynasty, the family
Loredan coat of arms (16th century)
A medieval manuscript of the Loredan family
Parchment from the 1350 court case against the heirs of Giovanni Loredan, following the Voyage of the Loredan Brothers. The document formed the centrepiece of the 2025 exhibition "From Venice to Delhi: Six Merchants on the Silk Roads" at the Museum of Oriental Art in Ca' Pesaro, Venice.
Tomb of Paolo Loredan (d. c. 1372), Basilica of Saints John and Paul
Republic of Venice
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The Republic of Venice, officially the Most Serene Republic of Venice and traditionally known as La Serenissima, was a sovereign state and maritime republic with its capital in Venice, on the northeas
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, on the island of Torcello, was the main place of worship in the Venetian Lagoon between the 7th and 9th centuries.
The church of Santa Fosca in Torcello, built in the 12th century, is an example of Byzantine influence in Venetian culture.
Painting by Gentile Bellini depicting St Mark's Square in the 1490s
Francesco Foscari was the 65th Doge of the Republic of Venice from 1423 to 1457.