
Venice is one of a very small list of cities that are truly unique. Once the center of a powerful maritime empire, Venice is a city dotted with magnificent palaces and churches. Mostly devoid of cars and modern buildings, time seems to have stood still here.
Venice is located in the middle of a lagoon and the city is dissected by about 150 channels, hence the main mode of transportation - other than walking - is by boat. The city's architecture is also unique, with its many Venetian Gothic styled buildings, a mixture of Gothic and Byzantine styles.
Venice is located in the middle of a lagoon and the city is dissected by about 150 channels, hence the main mode of transportation - other than walking - is by boat. The city's architecture is also unique, with its many Venetian Gothic styled buildings, a mixture of Gothic and Byzantine styles.
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- See an overview of the main sights & attractions in Venice
- Interactive map of attractions in Venice
- Find a hotel in Venice
Some Venice Highlights:
| Grand Canal, Venice | |
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The Grand Canal is Venice's major water-traffic corridor, sweeping through the city. Lined with majestic buildings, it was once described as 'the most beautiful street in the world'. More about the canal... |
| Squero di San Trovaso, Venice | |
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This small boatyard is one of just a handful sites where workers still make and repair Venice's famous gondolas. More about the boatyard... |


