What Are People From Venice Called?

Name: Venice
Address: Southern Europe, Italy

Southern Europe, Italy

Italy

People from Venice are called:

People from Venice are called Venetian.

Demonym:

Venetian

Pronunciation:

/vəˈniːʃən/

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About Venice

Historic city built on 118 small islands connected by bridges and canals.
UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the 'City of Canals' and 'The Floating City'.
Former powerful maritime republic and major trading center in the Middle Ages.
Famous for St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Grand Canal.
Important cultural center known for the Venice Biennale and annual Carnival.

Quick Facts

Population:: 251,369 (2024 est.)
Country:: Italy
Region:: Southern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Latin 'Venetia', named after the Veneti people who inhabited the region in ancient times.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Milan

245 km west

People are called:

Milanese

Florence

204 km southwest

People are called:

Florentine

Zagreb

297 km northeast

People are called:

Zagreber

Quick Facts

Population:: 251,369 (2024 est.)
Country:: Italy
Region:: Southern Europe

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