Monday 11 July 2011

Famous People Who Were Born in Venice

Venice is famous for so many reasons, including the fact that so many famous and influential people were born there. Below is a list of some of these people who prove that there is something magical about the city

Marco Polo

Polo was one of the most famous and successful explorers and was credited with clocking up more miles than anyone before him. He was originally from Venice where he grew up as the son of a famous merchant.

Antonio Vivaldi

The piece of music Entitled the Four Seasons is one of the most played pieces of music of all times, and it was another Venice native, Antonio Vivaldi who penned it. Vivaldi created a somewhat unrivalled number of operas which he amazingly created alongside his duties as an active priest.

Giacomo Casanova

Casanova is best remembered for his ability to charm his way into women’s affections using a number of different methods before leaving them. As a matter of fact, he originally became famous for his posthumous book which was a reflection of his life after he was exiled from Venice. Richard Wagner
Wagner was truly a talented man who is largely known for his musical theories and conducting, although he was also an acclaimed essay writer. Wagner composed some of the most famous operas of all time and was famed for his seemingly effortless production skills. So the next time you take a vacation in Venice of just happen to be traveling here, remember you're in a city that has borne some of history's greatest.

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