World Travel Guide: Venice

Author: Ying Teresa Fisher
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Venice, this beautiful and magical city, has captivated countless Venetians and tourists from all over the world for centuries. This water city is composed of over 200 small islands, with water and stone equally divided. As Boncompagnodasigna described in 1240, "Its earth is the sea, its sky is the heavens, and its walls are the flowing waters." Paintings, photographs, literature, and film works inspired by Venice are richer than any other city in the world, but none of these can replace the powerful impact of experiencing Venice firsthand—whether in the winter when the entire city is shrouded in mist or during the summer sunset when the city is bathed in the hues of Titian, Veronese, and Canaletto. Sailing a gondola along the Grand Canal, Venice will leave you with an unforgettable first impression. Venice is a city filled with infinite charm and allure. It stands out among the many islands in the lagoon in history and is the most photographed city in the world.