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Venice, Italy
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Grand Canal - Venice

Copyright: Laiwan Ng

Last Updated: 2016-09-19 18:16:09

“The Floating City” is one of the most romantic places in Europe. Perched off the northeastern coast of Italy, Venice is famous for it’s art, music, and architecture which weaves through the city’s history like the gondolas and water taxis along the city’s canals.
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The city is built upon an archipelago of 117 small islands, which are linked by 409 bridges over 177 canals in a shallow lagoon. The canals serve the same function as roads in the older areas, and the main methods of transportation are by water or on foot. Venezia, as it is called by the locals, is characterized by an elegant sort of decay that only attracts, not detracts, from a visit. The city retains its charm as a monument to the Renaissance, from the gondoliers gliding down the canals and little shops tucked into corners and crevices to the majestic palaces and belltowers soaring overhead. In the evenings, Venice really shines, making it perfect for romantic strolls along the quiet canals, the only sounds the lapping of the water at the ancient walls around you.
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Venice is the stuff of legends. The name itself comes from the ancient Veneti people who lived in the area about 3000 years ago. Refugees from nearby Roman cities later congregated here, and the first church was founded in the year 421. Geography and politics combined to isolate Venice, and the city gained increasing autonomy. Charlemagne attempted to conquer the city, but failed when the soldiers contracted diseases from local swamps. Venice emerged as a city state of military and commercial power, becoming the most prosperous European city by the 13th century. Venice lost her independence when Napoleon conquered the city in 1797.
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Gondoliers on the Grand Canal

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Size: 160 sq. mi. (414.5 sq. km.) Climate: Humid subtropical Temperatures: 42°F (5.8°C) to 81.5°F (27.5°C) Population: 270,000 Busy Season: May, June, September, October Language: English Money: Euro (€) Time Zone: CET (UTC+1) Transportation: Walking, boats, buses, taxis Phones: Area Code 041, dial 113 for police, or 800-355-920 for tourism issues. Learn more

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The Disney Magic visits Venice on June 24, 2014. This port guide will not appear in the printed version of the 12th edition. - 2014-06-04 17:01:09 by author Jennifer Marx


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