Venice a city of canals and gondolas, masquerades and balls, palazzos, piazzas and pizzas. A short break to Venice is like stepping out of reality and into a world of fantasy. You may feel like you already know what to expect from this iconic destination? Indeed the attractions tourists travel to Venice to see are familiar to us all???the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark'Square, the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace ???the list is endless. But there's no substitute for being there, no matter how many times you watch Death in Venice, or the many other films made here.

This former powerful city state and influential player on the world stage of commerce, art and music is now Europe's largest car-free zone and a World Heritage. After visiting Venice it may prove hard to leave this unique and charming city.

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