How Venice Was Built On a Swamp
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Ever wonder how Venice was built? Here’s how.
Building a city on a lagoon has its challenges. Here's how the citizens of Venice accomplished this task centuries ago.
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How Venice Was Built On a Swamp
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Building a city on a lagoon has its challenges. Here's how the citizens of Venice accomplished this task centuries ago.
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