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VenicePosition of center of photo (Lat/Long): [45.43831/12.33171] |
![]() ![]() Founded in the fifth century, Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its architecture and art. Some of the city’s most famous sites are visible in this image. The large square on the right edge of the image where the Canal widens into the Laguna is St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco). St. Mark’s Basilica sits on the far right side of the square. South of the Basilica, the Palazzo Ducale forms a stark, white "U".
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Source of material: NASA and Space Imaging |
Further information: WikiPedia article on Venice