At what time does Venice close? A Histo - Economic Analysis of Tourism in Venice. How did La Serenissima become a so-called Venezialand?

Abstract This thesis aims at unfolding a histo- economic analysis of the role of tourism within the Venetian Economy. As the elitists’ demand for cultural and religious tours came to life, Venice has often allowed trespassers to rest, amuse and acculturate themselves. The scope of this thesis is to illustrate the long tradition of tourism in Venice and how it aided to shape its domestic economy. Keywords: Venice, domestic Economy, tourism