This city owned Crete from the thirteenth century until the loss of the (*) Cretan War to the Ottomans.
Aldus Manutius founded a print shop in this city where he published new editions of Greek and Latin Classics. One leader of this city introduced the grosso, or "Matapan" silver coin. Membership in this city's Great Council was restricted to an elite group of aristocrats in the "Closing" of 1297. This city owned Crete from the thirteenth century until the loss of the (*) Cretan War to the Ottomans. In order to combat this city, Pope Julius II forged the League of Cambrai. This city's massive navy was largely built at its namesake "Arsenal," and it was once led by Enrico Dandolo, who supplied many ships to carry out the Fourth Crusade. For 10 points, name this Italian city led by doges and home to many canals.
Aldus Manutius founded a print shop in this city where he published new editions of Greek and Latin Classics.
Venice [or Venezia]