Italian city Venice is founded with the dedication of the first church, that of San Giacomo di Rialto on the islet of Rialto.
Venice
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on a group of 118 islands that are separated by expanses of open water and by canals; portions of the city are linked by 438 bridges.
San Giacomo di Rialto
San Giacomo di Rialto is a church in the sestiere of San Polo, Venice, northern Italy. The inclusion of Rialto in the name distinguishes this church from San Giacomo dell'Orio which is situated in the sestiere of Santa Croce, on the same side of the Grand Canal.
Rialto
The Rialto is a central area of Venice, Italy, in the sestiere of San Polo. It is, and has been for many centuries, the financial and commercial heart of the city. Rialto is known for its prominent markets as well as for the monumental Rialto Bridge across the Grand Canal.
March 25
March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 281 days remain until the end of the year.