Venice is composed of canals and interconnected alleyways that run along the Venetian lagoon. It is found in the northern part of Italy and is the capital of Veneto. Venice has many names attributed to its grandeur, names like “Queen of the Adriatic”, “The City of Bridges” and the “City of Light”. Venice is built on an archipelago of 118 islands and is connected by 400 bridges.

Its canals can be traversed using their famous gondola, which is their means of transportation in the early days but is now used for weddings, for funerals, or for tourists. Venetians nowadays use their motorized water buses that travel along the major canals in the city. You can either walk or ride the gondola to go around Venice.

Along the canals, you can see the various architectural structures that are a mixture of the modern and the medieval. You can see a mixture of the old and the new in their buildings as you walk their roads. There are interesting sights to see in Venice, and that is why it is best for you to just walk around and not have any plans or itineraries to follow since it is more exciting. It also gives you a sense of wonder once you discover a hidden garden or something else in the midst of the dilapidated buildings and shops.

The favored attractions and must-see places in Venice are the Basilica de San Marco which is the mausoleum of their patron saint and the Palazzo Ducale which is the home of the doge and their governing councils. Another tourist spot that should not be missed is the Accademia, where paintings of masters are housed.

Here are some more useful links for accommodation in Venice

• Apartment Rentals in Venice
• Golf Holidays Venice
• Self Catering in Padova

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