This "most serene Republic" sacked Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade under a blind doge.
A general named Bragadin from this city became a public symbol after he had both ears cut off, then was tied to a mast and was flayed alive. This city seized four bronze horse sculptures to get revenge for the Massacre of the Latins. This city first produced a nearly-pure gold coin called a ducat [duck-it]. The Histoire de ma vie was written by a notorious seducer from this city named (*) Casanova. This city led the Holy League that turned back the Ottomans at Lepanto. This "most serene Republic" sacked Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade under a blind doge. For 10 points, name this rival of Genoa, an Italian city which has lots of canals.
A general named Bragadin from this city became a public symbol after he had both ears cut off, then was tied to a mast and was flayed alive.
Most Serene Republic of Venice [or Venezia; prompt on Famagusta]