ByMelanie Renzulli
Updated
I just learned that today is Venice’s 1,588th birthday, according to blogger and Venice Kayak businessman René Seindal. Here’s a nice, brief history lesson:
Dear Venice, happy 1588th birthday – René Seindal.
Last updated on October 8th, 2015
Post first published on March 25, 2009
Melanie Renzulli has been writing about Italy for more than 25 years. An Italophile is a lover of Italy, an admirer of Italian customs, traditions, and food. When I created Italofile, I wanted to build a resource—a file, if you will—where I could save, share, and write about my passion for Italy travel, art, culture, and living.
About Melanie Renzulli
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