Venice - Wikipedia. Venice. Italian: Venezia.

Comune. Comune di Venezia. Location of Venice in Italy. Coordinates: 4. 5°2. N1. 2°2. 0′9″E / 4. N 1. 2. 3. 35. 83°E / 4. Coordinates: 4. 5°2.

N1. 2°2. 0′9″E / 4. N 1. 2. 3. 35. 83°E / 4. Country. Italy. Region. Veneto. Province / Metropolitan city. Metropolitan City of Venice. Frazioni. Chirignago, Favaro Veneto, Mestre, Marghera, Murano, Burano, Giudecca, Lido, Zelarino.

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Government • Mayor. Luigi Brugnaro (Ind.)Area • Total. Elevation. 1 m (3 ft)Population (2. Total. 2,6. 45,8. Density. 6,4. 00/km.

Demonym(s)(it) Veneziano, pl. Veneziani(en) Venetian, pl. Venetians. Time zone.

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Session)Websitewww. Grand Canal from Rialto to Ca'Foscari. Venice view from the Bridge Foscari, to the Bridge Santa Margherita. Gondola Punta and Basilica Salute. Venice (VEN- iss; Italian: Venezia, [veˈnɛtsːja] ( listen); Venetian: Venesia, [veˈnɛsja]) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Venetoregion. It is situated across a group of 1.

The islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon, an enclosed bay that lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Parts of Venice are renowned for the beauty of their settings, their architecture, and artwork.[2] The lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a World Heritage Site.[2]In 2. Comune di Venezia, of whom around 5. Venice (Centro storico). Together with Padua and Treviso, the city is included in the Padua- Treviso- Venice Metropolitan Area (PATREVE), with a total population of 2. PATREVE is only a statistical metropolitan area.[4]The name is derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 1.

BC.[5][6] The city was historically the capital of the Republic of Venice. Venice has been known as the "La Dominante," "Serenissima," "Queen of the Adriatic," "City of Water," "City of Masks," "City of Bridges," "The Floating City," and "City of Canals."The Republic of Venice was a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and a staging area for the Crusades and the Battle of Lepanto, as well as a very important center of commerce (especially silk, grain, and spice) and art in the 1. The City State of Venice is considered to have been the first real international financial center which gradually emerged from the 9th century to its peak in the 1. This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history.[8]It is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. After the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna, the Republic was annexed by the Austrian Empire, until it became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1. Third Italian War of Independence.

Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and it is the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi.[9] Venice has been ranked the most beautiful city in the world as of 2. The city is facing some major challenges, however, including financial difficulties, erosion, pollution, subsidence and an excessive number of tourists in peak periods.[1. Etymology[edit]The name of the city, deriving from Latin forms Venetia and Venetiae, is most likely taken from "Venetia et Histria", the Roman name of Regio X of Roman Italy, but applied to the coastal part of the region that remained under Roman Empire outside of Gothic, Lombard, and Frankish control. The name Venetia, however, derives from the Roman name for the people known as the Veneti, and called by the Greeks Astonio (Ἐνετοί). The meaning of the word is uncertain, although there are other Indo- European tribes with similar- sounding names, such as the Celtic Veneti, Baltic Veneti, and the Slavic Wends. Linguists suggest that the name is based on an Indo- European root *wen ("love"), so that *wenetoi would mean "beloved", "lovable", or "friendly". A connection with the Latin word venetus, meaning the color 'sea- blue', is also possible.

Supposed connections of Venetia with the Latin verb venire (to come), such as Marin Sanudo's veni etiam ("Yet, I have come!"), the supposed cry of the first refugees to the Venetian lagoon from the mainland, or even with venia ("forgiveness") are fanciful. The alternative obsolete form is Vinegia[viˈnɛːdʒa]; [1. Venetian: Venèxia[veˈnɛzja]; Latin: Venetiae; Slovene: Benetke). History[edit]Origins[edit]Although no surviving historical records deal directly with the founding of Venice,[1. Venice consisted of refugees from Roman cities near Venice such as Padua, Aquileia, Treviso, Altino and Concordia (modern Portogruaro) and from the undefended countryside, who were fleeing successive waves of Germanic and Hun invasions.[1. This is further supported by the documentation on the so- called 'apostolic families', the twelve founding families of Venice who elected the first doge, who in most cases trace their lineage back to Roman families.[1.

Some late Roman sources also reveal the existence of fishermen on the islands in the original marshy lagoons. They were referred to as incolae lacunae ("lagoon dwellers"). The traditional founding is identified with the dedication of the first church, that of San Giacomo on the islet of Rialto (Rivoalto, "High Shore") — said to have taken place at the stroke of noon on 2. March 4. 21 (the Feast of the Annunciation).[1. Beginning as early as AD 1.

Quadi and Marcomanni destroyed the main center in the area, the current Oderzo. The Roman defences were again overthrown in the early 5th century by the Visigoths and, some 5. Huns led by Attila. The last and most enduring immigration into the north of the Italian peninsula, that of the Lombards in 5.

Eastern Roman Empire a small strip of coast in the current Veneto, including Venice. The Roman/Byzantine territory was organized as the Exarchate of Ravenna, administered from that ancient port and overseen by a viceroy (the Exarch) appointed by the Emperor in Constantinople, but Ravenna and Venice were connected only by sea routes; and with the Venetians' isolated position came increasing autonomy. New ports were built, including those at Malamocco and Torcello in the Venetian lagoon. The tribuni maiores, the earliest central standing governing committee of the islands in the Lagoon, dated from c. The traditional first doge of Venice, Paolo Lucio Anafesto (Anafestus Paulicius), was elected in 6. John, deacon of Venice in ca. Some modern historians claim Paolo Lucio Anafesto was actually Exarch Paul, and his successor, Marcello Tegalliano, was Paul's magister militum (General: literally, "Master of Soldiers").

In 7. 26 the soldiers and citizens of the Exarchate rose in a rebellion over the iconoclastic controversy at the urging of Pope Gregory II. The Exarch, held responsible for the acts of his master Byzantine Emperor Leo III, was murdered and many officials put to flight in the chaos.

At about this time, the people of the lagoon elected their own independent leader for the first time, although the relationship of this to the uprisings is not clear. Ursus was the first of 1. Venetian dialect development of the Latin dux ("leader"); the corresponding word in English is duke, in standard Italian duce.) Whatever his original views, Ursus supported Emperor Leo III's successful military expedition to recover Ravenna, sending both men and ships. In recognition of this, Venice was "granted numerous privileges and concessions" and Ursus, who had personally taken the field, was confirmed by Leo as dux[2. Greek for "Consul".)[2.

Gilad Atzmon attacks me for avoiding his questions. Two days ago, Gilad Atzmon published a piece on his blog, titled “the questions that Jonathan Ofir prefers to avoid”. These were questions he sent to me when he wanted to interview me over a year ago. At that point I didn’t know much about Atzmon, only read a few quotes, and recall being warned in advance by a friend, but I had given him a chance, when he approached.

Then came the questions. Atzmon’s questions referred to my piece “To my fellow Israelis: We can stop this”. Among them: Do you really believe that the Jews or the Israelis can “stop it now”? Have Jews ever stopped themselves voluntarily? Obviously, I agree with you that Israel and Zionism are engaged in horrendous crimes. But as far as I can tell, Jewish Bolsheviks were engaged in crimes of an even greater scale. According to Yuri Slezkin, Jews were “Stalin’s willing executioners”. Neocons, a Jewish American political school have inflicted greater disasters than Israel or Zionism.

Is it possible that Zionism is just one symptom of a disastrous Jewish political continuum? Can you imagine a peace loving Jewish political existence?

Can you point at such a body in Jewish history? I did a bit more background check, saw a video of a talk. The point of the questions appeared to be that ‘Jewishness’ was the problem, and if I didn’t concede to it, I would probably be regarded as an ‘anti- Zionist Zionist’ or ‘Zionist gatekeeper’ as Atzmon likes to say. I saw where it was going, and I realized that I would lose any way I answered.

I politely backed out. I got admonished for lack of ‘intellectual integrity’.

At that point I already knew that a distance had to be kept, and that anything I did or said would likely be held against me.  But a few days ago, Michael Lesher wrote on Facebook that he was going to be doing a talk in New York on Sunday April 3. Atzmon would also be speaking. I thought it merited warning (and Lesher admitted to not actually knowing Atzmon), so I described my experience in the comments, and noted I hadn’t spoken about the issue publicly before. Atzmon came on the thread: “You Jonathan . I also didn’t write about it publicly but i probably should. I will just publish the questions you were not willing to answer so everyone knows what you are and who you work for. After another person expressed support for what I write in general, Atzmon wrote: “The tribe ….

J (the banal AZZ’ mantra – zionism is bad but Js are good .).”Then Atzmon published the piece called “the questions that Jonathan Ofir prefers to avoid,” and shared the link on the thread, writing: “You asked for it,, now eat it”. Now it gets even more interesting.

Atzmon writes: “You see Jonathan… out of your cyber ghetto we really do not appreciate this gatekeeping project you subscribe to… we are not afraid of any form of criticsm ,, we are not afraid of history revisionism either. Athens and less Jerusalem. Reading Michael Lesher I get the impression that despite him being an orthodox Jew and unlike you, he also subscribes to athens .

Lesher criticism of contemporary rabbinical society is genuinely universal…anyway,, feel free to discuss the topic on my page,,,it is an open space just to make sure people of your ilk can meet the opposition”. Notice, the use of double and triple commas. It seems very idiosyncratic for Atzmon. It’s interesting, because then comes a supporter of Atzmon who writes: “Jonathan, I am not sure at this point of who you truly are, but i definitely notice you also admit not knowing much about Gilad Atzmon, and there is no doubt in my mind that you haven’t bothered yourself to read his book nor did you followed any of his talks proper ,,, so maybe before condemning Gilad’s message you should learn to listen,,, I believe this is an important piece to start with,,, [linking to a 2. Atzmon].“Atzmon is delighted with this comment – and even with himself: “my god [xxx],, how did you find it… Incredible … I moved a bit since then but it is indeed strong… And it explains very well why Ofir and the JVP are disturbed by my work. J they are desperate to conceal the J ….”At this point, I began to feel very much like Ali Abunimah, who wrote in response to Atzmon in 2. I do not usually write in response to nonsensical online allegations by bigots.

If I did I would have little time for anything else. However, I thought it was important to do so in this case.” And why is this important, beyond the simple offensive ad hominem attacks that are part of Atzmon’s way and style?

Because Atzmon makes his attacks against people whom he sees as subscribing to a global Jewish dominance. He believes that even attempts at Palestine solidarity such as BDS have been overtaken by ‘Jewish gatekeepers’ for Judeo- centric agendas, as it were. For Atzmon, ‘Zionism’ is just a mask for the real issue that is responsible for Palestinian suffering and much else: “Jewishness”. When Atzmon twisted Abunimah’s words, he wrote that [Abunimah] “is just dishonest/stupid. Abunimah calls Israelis Zionists because he needs the so called Jewish ‘anti’ Zionists to support his operation.” So for Atzmon, those ‘liberal Jews’ who may come as far as challenging and opposing Zionism, are often ‘AZZ’s’ (‘anti- Zionist Zionists’). Thus Abunimah, who opposes all forms of racism including anti- Semitism, is for Atzmon simply a “Sabbath goy” (a gentile who performs work for Jews).

In 2. 01. 2, various Palestinian writers and activists including Abunimah, BDS co- founder Omar Barghouti, professor Joseph Massad and others officially disavowed the racism and anti- Semitism of Gilad Atzmon. So what does Atzmon want with me? He seems to want to expose me as a supposed “JVP merchant”, a “dedicated Jewish gatekeeper”. Now those terms can seem puzzling for some. What is this coded language?

JVP stands for Jewish Voice for Peace. Atzmon believes that the American Jewish organization, which also supports BDS, is really about ‘Jewishness’ and giving Jews good PR, as it were. He says that “Liberal Jews want to make the [Palestinian] solidarity movement a Goyrein zone” and talks about “JVP, BDS and Jewish liberal terror”. What is this “merchant” word about? Well, if you think about Shylock, the Jewish character from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, the word is a code for the stereotype of the sleazy Jew. This is not just my unfounded association. Atzmon is fully aware of these stereotypes, as he writes: “Shylock is the blood- thirsty merchant.

With Fagin [the Jewish dealer of stolen goods in Dicken’s Oliver Twist, ed.] and Shylock in mind Israeli barbarism and organ trafficking seem to be just other events in an endless hellish continuum.” Atzmon’s language about me is further condescending, as he regards me as a “boy”, and alters my last name to “offir”. He obviously thinks this is amusing. So, Atzmon believes I work for JVP (which I don’t, but I support their aims, am on their Facebook group and receive their mails). Even those who desperately try to defend Atzmon’s statements as merely critical ones, seem somewhat unconvincing when you actually take a look at statements from his book ‘The Wandering Who?’, as in: “It took me many years to understand that the Holocaust, the core belief of the contemporary Jewish faith, was not at all an historical narrative [for] historical narratives do not need the protection of the law and political lobbies. It took me years to grasp that my great- grandmother wasn’t made into a ‘soap’ or a ‘lampshade’ as I was taught in Israel. She probably perished of exhaustion, typhus or maybe even by mass shooting… The fate of my great- grandmother was not so different from hundreds of thousands of German civilians who died in deliberate, indiscriminate bombing, just because they were Germans. Similarly, people in Hiroshima died just because they were Japanese… [As devastating as it was], at a certain moment in time, a horrible chapter was given an exceptional meta- historical status.” (pp 1.

Thus – no gassings mentioned, and so many others killed.