Ensuring Travel Safety in Medieval Venice

This chapter explores the regulations and precautions enforced by the Venetian government in medieval Venice to ensure travel safety, including requirements for seaworthy boats, the presence of cats to deter vermin, and the importance of purchasing tickets from registered captains. It emphasizes the development of a sophisticated administration that empowered travelers to make safer choices.

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