Venice Animal, Bird, Central, Coastal, Historic buildings, Island & reefs, Lighthouse, Museum + Winter pictures

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To describe Venice as a unique city would be unjust.  It has more canals than roads, and pigeons than Trafalgar Square, and a winged lion as a mascot.  It is also bursting with beauty, romance and history; probably more so than anywhere in Italy, and that\'s saying something.

Gilded mosaics, a jewel-encrusted screen and magnificent Byzantine architecture make this cathedral one of the most stunning attractions in Venice.

Colorful houses line narrow canals at this charming island renowned for its delicate lacework.

Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of this landmark bell tower, where Galileo once made his name.

Arching high over the water, linking a palace with a prison, is a spectacular bridge steeped in local legends.  

Colorful houses line narrow canals at this charming island renowned for its delicate lacework.

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

The smallest of Venice’s six districts, this is also one of the oldest. It offers many tourist sites in its palaces, its churches and the Rialto Bridge.

Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy\'s most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.

Colorful houses line narrow canals at this charming island renowned for its delicate lacework.

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy\'s most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.

The smallest of Venice’s six districts, this is also one of the oldest. It offers many tourist sites in its palaces, its churches and the Rialto Bridge.