What was the importance of Venice in global trade?
What was the importance of Venice in global trade? For centuries, Venice was the link between Europe and the Muslim powers in North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean; most luxury goods making their way over sea routes from Islamic lands to Europe passed through Venetian ports (see map).
Which Italian city state was the richest?
The crown for the wealthiest city in Italy goes to Milan, situated in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy.