Venice
Venice is simply amazing, with canals where streets should be, water shimmers everywhere. The fabulous palaces and churches reflect centuries of history in what was a wealthy trading center between Europe and the Orient. Getting lost in the narrow alleyways is a quintessential part of exploring Venice, but at some point you'll almost surely end up in Piazza San Marco. The monuments that draw the largest crowds in Venice are the Basilica di San Marco - the mausoleum of the city’s patron saint - and the Palazzo Ducale - the home of the doge and all the governing councils. In any season, Venice's churches and museums offer antique glories aplenty, but there is also a vibrant contemporary art scene, even away from the Art Biennale.
Venice is a unique, magical place 365 days a year. The most important events are the Carnival, the Film Festival and local festivities like the Festa del Redentore, when the city and lagoon are lit up by fireworks, and the Regata Storica, when scores of 16th century-style boats with gondoliers carry the Doge, the Doge's wife and all the highest ranking Venetian officials up the Grand Canal in a brightly coloured parade. An unforgettable sight and a true reconstruction of the glorious past of one of most the powerful and influential Maritime Republics in the Mediterranean.
Venice’s cultural heritage is a source of endless fascination, but you should also allow time just to wander – the anonymous parts of the city reveal as much of the city’s essence as the highlighted attractions. And equally indispensable for a full understanding of Venice’s way of life and development are expeditions to the outer islands of the lagoon such as Murano and Burano.
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