Referendum in Venice

16 March 2014 

Voting has begun in Venice and the surrounding region on whether to break away from Italy.

Recent opinion polls suggest that two-thirds of the four million electorate favour splitting from Rome, but the vote will not be legally binding.

The online poll was organised by local activists and parties, who want a future state called Republic of Veneto.

This would be reminiscent of the sovereign Venetian republic that existed for more than 1,000 years.

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A focal point for culture, architecture and trade, Venice lost its independence to Napoleon in 1797.

89% of Veneto residents vote for independence from Rome

Final results.

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