The Venice expansion introduces unique mechanics that allow you to build directly on the water using .
Mastering the is the key to evolving from a small settlement into a sprawling metropolis filled with Noblemen and Envoys . Whether you are aiming for peak efficiency to maximize tax revenue or a "Schönbauer" (beauty builder) aesthetic, the right placement of houses, markets, and public buildings is critical. The Core Logic: The Modular Housing Grid anno 1404 venice city layout
Use dirt roads dragged over the seafloor and cover them with Quay Wall Stones to create solid-looking walkways and bridges between your aquatic districts. Strategic Industrial Layouts The Venice expansion introduces unique mechanics that allow
Start by placing a central Marketplace and surrounding it with a ring of houses. As you upgrade to Citizens and Patricians, you must leave specific "gaps" for later utility buildings like the Tavern, Chapel, and Surgery . The Core Logic: The Modular Housing Grid Use
Ensure all houses are within the influence radius of critical needs buildings. For example, a single Church can cover multiple housing blocks if they are tiled correctly. Building a "Venetian" Harbor City
After placing a Venetian Warehouse and expanding the area with Granaries, you can place a Venetian Marketplace near the coast. Its influence radius extends into the sea, allowing you to place "dummy" placeholders that eventually become real houses.