Migration during Renaissance Venice: How a Lagoon City Became a Crossroads of Cultures

How a Lagoon City Became a Crossroads of Cultures Venice is often celebrated for its shimmering canals, magnificent architecture, and enduring romance. But during the Renaissance, this improbable city built in a lagoon was more than just a beautiful backdrop—it was one of Europe's most important hubs for commerce, culture, and, above all, migration. And this extended to Venetian cuisine, a direct product of migration....