The Republic of Venice (Italian: Repubblica di Venezia, Venetian: Rep羅blica V癡neta or Rep羅blica de Venesia) or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797.

It was formally known as the Most Serene Republic of Venice (Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia, Venetian: Seren穫sima Rep羅blica V癡neta or Rep羅blica de Venesia) and is often referred to as La Serenissima, in reference to its title as one of the 'Most Serene Republics'. The Republic's modern reputation is widely based on its preference for economic supremacy over military might, despite its long history of war and conquest.