Plague of Venice

The Plague of Venice was a devastating outbreak of bubonic plague in 1575-1577 that severely impacted the city and its population. Spread by fleas carried on rats, the disease caused high mortality rates, leading to widespread death, social disruption, and economic decline. Venetian authorities implemented measures like quarantine and isolation of the sick to control its spread. The outbreak highlighted the challenges of urban sanitation and public health during that period and had lasting effects on Venice’s history and development.