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   11 hours ago · The Republic of Venice ( Italian: Repubblica di Venezia; Venetian: Repùblega de Venèsia) or Venetian Republic, [a] traditionally known as La Serenissima, [b] was a sovereign state and maritime republic with its capital in Venice.

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   Who was the head of state of Venice?

   • The Doge (from the Latin dux, or commander) was the head of state of the Republic of Venice, the position lasted for life and his name appeared on coins, ducal bulls, judicial sentences and letters sent to foreign governments.

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   When was the Duchy of Venice created?

   • The Duchy of Venice was born in the 9th century from the Byzantine territories of Maritime Venice. According to tradition, the first doge was elected in 697, but this figure is of dubious historicity and comparable to that of the exarch Paul, who, similarly to the doge, was assassinated in 727 following a revolt.

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   When did Venice become part of Italy?

   • Venice, along with the whole of Veneto, became part of a unified Italy in the 19th century following the Kingdom of Italy 's victory against Austria in the Third War of Italian Independence . During its long history, the Republic of Venice took on various names, all closely linked to the titles attributed to the doge.

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   When did Venice become a 'Doge'?

   • During the 8th century, when Venice still depended on the Byzantine Empire, the doge was called in Latin Dux Venetiarum Provinciae ('Doge of the Province of Venice'), and then, starting from 840, Dux Veneticorum ('Doge of the Venetians'), following the signing of the Pactum Lotharii.

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3. www.greca.co › en › blogSicily Travel Guide: What to See and Do in Sicily - greca.co

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   11 hours ago · Palazzo dei Normanni: the Palace of the Normans (Royal Palace), is the seat of the Sicilian parliament. Built in the 12th century in the Norman-Byzantine style, it is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside you can appreciate the Byzantine mosaics, as well as the Hercules Room (parliament site) and the beautiful Palatine Chapel.