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Fall in love with Venice: 30 incredible photos of the city on the water

Venice can be safely called the second most popular city in Italy after Rome.

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Milan and Florence are undoubtedly interesting and authentic, but the beauty of the Venetian quarters on the water, the romance of gondola rides, the numerous bridges and the incredible San Marco Square with evening floods, the picturesque Burano district, these and other unique features put Venice at the top Italian cities by attendance.

We have collected for you vivid photographs that fully reflect the incredible atmosphere of a floating city. Looking at them you will understand why the center of Venice and its lagoon are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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For reference: Italy is the country with the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. According to the latest data, 50 objects are listed there, 23 of them are called masterpieces of human genius.

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We recommend reading: Venice Carnival 2016 and Venetian masks

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Share your travel experiences in Venice. Tell us on which bridge they made a wish, where they took photos and in which restaurants they had dinner. Your advice will help other travelers plan your trip and get the most out of it.

Watch the video: Venice flooding puts three-quarters of the city under its worst water levels in 6 years (November 2024).

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