Venice's Decline and Resilience
The unique corridor that separates Dubrovnik from the rest of Croatia was established as a buffer against Venice's land attacks. Over time, Venice's decline was accelerated by the rise of direct trade routes to Asia and the impact of new world discoveries. Despite losing its strategic importance, Venice remained a stunning city that avoided war damage, only to be transformed by mass tourism, attracting nearly 30 million visitors annually before the pandemic.In this clip
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