Venezia Football Club, commonly known as Venezia, is an Italian professional football club based in Venice. The club was founded in 1907 and has a rich history in Italian football. Venezia has had periods of success, including winning the Coppa Italia in 1941 and finishing as runners-up in Serie A in the 1940-41 season. The club's home venue is the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, which is located on the island of Sant'Elena in Venice. Venezia's nickname is "Leoni alati" (Winged Lions), which is a reference to the symbol of Venice, the lion of Saint Mark. The club has a passionate fan base and is known for its distinctive black and green striped kit.