Anno 1404 Venice City Layout |link| May 2026

REPORT: Anno 1404 Venice City Layout & Efficiency Guide

Market Influence

: Place a Venetian Marketplace close to the shore. Its influence radius determines how far into the sea you can build.

8. Sample Build Order (Early → Mid → Late)

1. The Spreading Influence: Venetian buildings spread influence that boosts the efficiency of nearby Occidental or Oriental buildings.
2. The Villa: The Venetian counterpart to the Cathedral/Mosque is the Villa. It requires specific positioning to maximize its "prosperity" bonus.
3. Espionage: Venice introduces espionage. When laying out your city, you must consider defense. Hidden warehouses and strategic placement of "Spy" defense buildings (like the Tavern/Guardhouse combo) become necessary to prevent enemy agents from sabotaging your supply lines.

Advanced Venice-Only Tactics

Pro Tip:

Do not pave roads until you hit Citizens. Dirt roads are fine for fish. Use cobblestone for the market ring only. anno 1404 venice city layout