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Deboning the “Fish”: The Sestieri of Venice
Venice is shaped like a fish, with the tail in the east and the mouth in the west. The head of the fish is north and the belly is south. Don’t believe me? Check out a satellite photo of Venice, or browse this short, entertaining book by a local Venetian. The lagoon city is divided