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A major maritime and financial power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Venice is a northern Italian city on more than 100 islands in a large beautiful lagoon in the Adriatic Sea.
The city’s traffic consists of boats instead of cars, some fast and modern and others slow and romantic – the famous gondolas. As you slowly float down one of many canals, you can admire magnificent gothic and Renaissance palaces and romantic bridges.
The heart of the city is its Piazza San Marco with St. Mark’s Basilica tiled with Byzantine mosaics.
The cathedral’s bell tower the Campanile offers fabulous views of the city. Venice is a major art center of Europe from the Middle Ages, as many rich Venetians became art patrons, bringing many great artists to its shores. The beauty, mystery, and romance of Venice inspired many great artists, from Canaletto to Sargent.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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