Venice is a dream shimmering on the waters, a city of painted palaces and serene churches. Except that in this case, the dream came true. This unique urban masterpiece has canals instead of streets, boats instead of buses, and ornate bridges instead of subways. A trip to Venice offers an unforgettable glimpse of life’s defining moments played out on watery avenues: weddings, funerals, carnivals and regattas. Yet, in these opulent surroundings the daily grind continues: commuters pack on...
[Venice guide]