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Venice, the so-called Serenissima, is the most appreciated city in Italy. It is one of the few cities in the world that can be truly described as unique. It survives against all the odds, built on hundreds of low mud banks which are separated by narrow channels and connected through charming bridges. Large numbers of visitors a year succumb to the magic of this improbable place whose "streets are full of water" and where the glories of the past are evident at every turn.

Visitors can enjoy pleasant stays in the heart of the Veneto Lagoon staying at 3-star guesthouses or elegant and fine 4-star hotels overlooking the sea or the most beautiful channels. People looking for romantic holidays can stay at one of the enchanting ancient buildings which host luxury hotels, which are situated near St. Mark's Square and the city's most representative sights. Cheap hotels give people the possibility to visit Venice at reasonable prices.

Venice catches the visitors' attention with outstanding places rich in charm and fascination. St. Mark's Square, the central landmark and gathering place for tourists flocking to Venice, welcomes visitors with its enchanting buildings and the panoramic view over the sea it boasts from the so-called Piazzetta, stretching up to the Doge's Palace. The impressive St. Mark's Basilica blends the architectural and decorative styles of East and West to create one of the greatest buildings in Europe. The exterior owes its almost Oriental splendour to countless treasures from the Republic's overseas empire and is crowned with five huge domes.
From the top of the 95-metre-high St. Mark's Campanile, high above the piazza, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the city and the lagoon. These magnificent buildings complement lesser sights, such as the Procuratie Vecchie, the Clocktower and the Correr Museum.
The Gothic - Venetian Doge's Palace, the symbol of the magnificence and power of the Republic of Venice and the official residence of each Venetian ruler (Doge), raises next to St. Mark's Basilica. Steps from its atrium lead to the Marciana Library.
Throughout its long history, St. Mark's Square has witnessed pageants, processions, political activities and countless festivities and hosts numerous cafès which are often animated by skilled string quartets, the ideal places to have a break looking at the incredible number of pigeons which populate the city.
Other features worthy of note are the “calle”, the traditional narrow streets from Venice, “campi”, small and intimate squares, and “rii”, the narrow channels which characterize the city. Not to be missed is the famous Grand Canal, a wide waterway which crosses the city providing an outstanding view over the surrounding buildings.
Rialto, the most famous Venetian bridge, is one of the three bridges spanning the Grand Canal and extends for 48 metres. Not to be missed is the Bridge of Sighs, built as a passage-way between the Doge's Palace and the prison.
To visit Venice by gondola is the best way to discover outstanding spots and enjoy utmost fascination.