Because of an attempted coup, one ruler of this city is represented by a black shroud in this city's ancient Council Hall. The Aldine Press, which invented italic type, was founded in this city, and Paolo Sarpi defended this city when it was threatened with an interdict by Pope Paul V. Rulers of this city celebrated their accession by casting a rin
Because of an attempted coup, one ruler of this city is represented by a black shroud in this city's ancient Council Hall. The Aldine Press, which invented italic type, was founded in this city, and Paolo Sarpi defended this city when it was threatened with an interdict by Pope Paul V. Rulers of this city celebrated their accession by casting a ring from the Bucentaur. A fleet from this city, led by a blind octogenarian, sacked Constantinople, and St. Mark's relics are housed here in a basilica named for him. For 10 points, name this "Queen of the Adriatic," once a maritime republic, where the Doge's Palace can be found on the Grand Canal.
Because of an attempted coup, one ruler of this city is represented by a black shroud in this city's ancient Council Hall.
Venice