Venice Action & adventure, Coastal, Historical, Island & reefs, Lighthouse, Military + Modern architecture 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.