Introduction to Venice

Venice is one of the most interesting and lovely places in the world. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and is heavily touristed, but the romantic charm remains. Read More »

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Canals in Venezia, Venice, Veneto, Italy
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Introduction to Venice is based on Venice by Ikan Kekek, ashley elliott, Peter Fitzgerald, Globe-trotter, Losmilzo, Noracam, Caljic1, Megantravels, iGuide and others. Travel guides are available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.