Venice
Capital of the Veneto region in Italy the city with no roads is famous for its picturesque canals and iconic gondolas which pass through the waterways. It is a city built atop around 120 islands, crisscrossed by 177 canals, and is best explored on foot via its impressive 391 bridges. It is a watery maze of a city, full of tiny footpaths and tucked away squares, hidden museums and secluded, centuries-old churches.
Gondola ride on the street of Venice, Italy
Venice is extremely well known for its leisurely cafe culture, cutting-edge arts scene and renaissance palazzos, the grandest of which line the banks of the Grand Canal. The carnival in February and biannual contemporary arts festival are both events which are great to experience if you don’t mind visiting in peak season.
This romantic city has so much to offer and we have listed some things which you have to do when you visit to get the most out of your stay!
- Get lost among the winding streets
- Take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal
- Sample the best of Italian Seafood
- Visit a Murano glassmaker
- Walk among the winding canals
- Take in the incredible architecture
- Admire the Venetian Gothic Architecture
- Visit Doge’s Palace
- Enjoy the view from St Mark’s Square
- Enjoy Italy’s famous ice cream
- Hop on a train for a trip to Milan or Bologna
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