What is the setting in The Merchant of Venice?

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The Merchant of Venice is set in Italy in the sixteenth century, mainly in Venice. At that time, Venice was an independent city-state. In Shakespeare’s era, setting plays, especially comedies, in Italy was a popular practice, and Shakespeare used Italian settings for many of his works.

Where did Merchant of Venice take place?

Venice

The Merchant of Venice is set in Venice and at Portia’s house in Belmont.

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