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Venice is one of the most beautiful cities of Italy. Situated in Northern Italy, Venice is composed of almost seventeen small islands. Often touted as the city of canals, Venice is criss-crossed by almost fifty canals, connected by 409 bridges. The most important canal is the Grand Canal. Venice had been established during the 5th and the 6th century AD when due to the barbarian attack, the people of the Veneto region had taken refuge in the marshy lagoons. The mention of Venice brings to mind a very romantic and amorous image. The best way to get along the city is to hire a gondola and travel through the canals. The city has a great history and its contribution to the fields of art, culture, music, architecture and fashion has been phenomenal.
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Venice is a prime attraction in Italy experiencing a huge influx of tourists from far and near.
With its gradual prominence as an economic hub Venice is a major hunt among business travelers as well. For many years, the city was an emblem of strength as a mercantile sea power. Though most of Venice has now lost most of its glory, yet whatever remains of the earlier era are worth viewing.
Venice is a place, which is visited almost round the year. Though the hot and humid climate of the summer months is quite unbearable, tourists doesn't stop flocking the city even then. The city is best visited during spring. The most pleasant time to visit Venice is during late March to the month of May. Winter months can be too cold, but, seeing Venice, shrouded in a cover of mist, on a winter morning can be quite a treat.
The major tourist attractions of Venice include several squares or piazzas, churches, palatial buildings, bridges and the islands of Venice. Listed below are the major attractions of Venice:
- Sestieri
- St. Mark's Square or Piazza San Marco
- Campo San Polo
- Doge's Palace
- Palazzo Grassi
- Ca' d'Oro
- Ca' Rezzonico
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
- Fondaco dei Turchi
- Palazzo Labia
- Scuola Grande di San Marco
- Palazzo Malipiero
- Basilica di San Marco
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
- Accademia
- The Arsenal
- La Fenice opera house
- La Torre dell'Orologio or St Mark's Clock
- Rialto Bridge
- The Bridge of Sighs
- Accademia Bridge
- Scalzi Bridge
- Piazzale Roma Footbridge
- The Venetian Lagoon
Islands of Venice:
- Burano
- Lido
- Murano
- San Michele
- Sant'Erasmo
- San Lazzaro degli Armeni
- San Servolo
- Vignole
- Giudecca
Hope you enjoy your stay in this lovely city of Venice.Venice is one of the most beautiful cities of Italy. Situated in Northern Italy, Venice is composed of almost seventeen small islands. Often touted as the city of canals, Venice is criss-crossed by almost fifty canals, connected by 409 bridges. The most important canal is the Grand Canal. Venice had been established during the 5th and the 6th century AD when due to the barbarian attack, the people of the Veneto region had taken refuge in the marshy lagoons. The mention of Venice brings to mind a very romantic and amorous image. The best way to get along the city is to hire a gondola and travel through the canals. The city has a great history and its contribution to the fields of art, culture, music, architecture and fashion has been phenomenal. Venice is a prime attraction in Italy experiencing a huge influx of tourists from far and near.
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