For 10 points, name this powerful Italian city-state of the Middle Ages, whose residents got around on its many canals.
In this city, several Cretan nobles sought the protection of St. Titus in an unsuccessful rebellion. The Council of Ten forced the abdication of one of its rulers, Francesco Foscari. An annual festival in this city was conducted on a giant ship called the Bucentaur and required its ruler to throw a (*) ring into the sea. Rivals of this city formed the League of Cambrai. Four bronze horses on this city's main basilica were looted from Constantinople, part of a crusade called for by its leader Enrico Dandolo, who held the title of doge ["doh-jay"]. For 10 points, name this powerful Italian city-state of the Middle Ages, whose residents got around on its many canals.
In this city, several Cretan nobles sought the protection of St. Titus in an unsuccessful rebellion.
(Most Serene) Republic of Venice (or Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia)