Rare Old Map of Venice, 1570 by Claudio Duchetti - San Giorgio Maggiore, Giudecca, Grand Canal, Merchant Ships Size:A1 (594x841mm) including this lovely Taurus

including this lovely Taurus

Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks (Robin Hood)

The map looks its best when printed large

You'll likely notice that

some of the towns

Rare Old Map of Venice, 1570 by Claudio Duchetti - San Giorgio Maggiore, Giudecca, Grand Canal, Merchant Ships Size:A1 (594x841mm) including this lovely TaurusThis wonderful old map of Venice was originally published in 1570. It was created by Claudio Duchetti. This monochrome map of Venice shows what The Floating City would have looked like 450 years ago! Known today for its gondola rides, beautiful bridges and carnival celebrations, back then, Venice was a key trade route from the Middle East to the rest of Europe. Venezia's status as a trade city can be seen from the many ships on the waters surrounding