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An independent “republic” was declared and survived 17 months of bombardments and even cholera, concluding with Manin’s exile to Paris. Turks Sworn political enemies of Venice, the Republic still rented them a trade centre between 1621 and 1898. Jews The Spanish Inquisition triggered the move here for many Jews expelled from other European countries. Albanians Calle degli Albanesi near Piazza San Marco is named in honour of this large 15thcentury community. Germans The former German trade headquarters Fondaco dei Tedeschi attracted artists such as Albrecht Dürer.

Baldassare Longhena The majestic Santa Maria della Salute, designed at the age of 26, is Longhena’s (1598–1682) masterpiece, but his flamboyant style is recognizable in numerous churches and palaces, notably Ca’ Rezzonico (see p42). Pietro Lombardo A native of Lombardy, sculptor Pietro (1435–1515) took over as director of works at the Doge’s Palace when Antonio Rizzo fled, accused of embezzlement. His trademark is a leafy bas-relief pattern, also seen on his Renaissance masterpiece, Santa Maria dei Miracoli (see p95).

C. RA CIN E A CAMPO SAN GIACOMO DELL'ORIO ST 8 C. D. CA PP UC CAMPO SAN STAE Santa Croce Museo di Icone CAMPO BANDIERA E MORO S C H I AVO N di CAMPO ARSENALE I 7 San CAMPO S. BIAGIO Ma rco 500 41 Venice’s Top 10 Left Ca’ d’Oro Centre Ca’ Foscari Right Ca’ Dario Venice Palaces Doge’s Palace See pp12–15. Ca’ d’Oro The original lapis-lazuli, vermilion and gold façade has long faded, but the breathtaking Gothic delicacy of this “golden palace” is intact, with exquisite marble tracery and arcaded loggias crafted by 15th-century stonemasons (see p95).

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