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The history of Venice is very rich and spans more than a thousand years. Its creation and development can be traced to various historical events and influences. The foundations of the city were laid around 421 A.D, when the local tribes of the Veneti, under the pressure of the Huns, found protection and refuge in the most inaccessible places of the Venetian Lagoon. These early settlers chose the islands in the lagoon for their natural protection and isolation from the outside world. It is a swampy area in which several islands rise. The first settlement of Venice was formed on them. The original settlement was known as Enauria or Enaria and later became Marchese di Santa Chiara.

The Republic quickly became a powerful maritime power, thanks to its strategic location and the skills of its citizens as sailors and merchants. By the 10th century, Venice already controlled much of the maritime trade in the Adriatic Sea and gradually extended its influence to other parts of the Mediterranean. One of the most significant events in the history of Venice was the treaty of 1177 that it concluded with the Byzantine Empire. This treaty gave Venice control over Dalmatia and other territories, greatly increasing her power and influence. In the following centuries, the Republic of Venice continued to grow. It built strong alliances with other city-states and managed to maintain a balance of power in the Mediterranean. Its navy became increasingly powerful and the Republic began to control much of the maritime trade in the region. The Golden Age of Venice occurred in the 15th and 16th centuries, when it became one of the richest and most influential cities in the world. The Republic promotes arts and culture, attracting artists, scientists and intellectuals from all over Europe. During this period, Venice became a center of trade, finance and innovation.