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Venice is a city built on water, known for its ornate bridges, maze-like alleys and stunning St. Mark's Square. It's a treasure trove of art, architecture and history.

• Established in 5th century AD by the barbarian tribes of the Lombards and Byzantines

• The city was once a major commercial center and a key hub for the Byzantine Empire

• Venice was a treasure trove of art, with famous artists such as Titian and Canaletto painting its masterpieces

• The city's unique architecture was influenced by its position on a mudbank, with buildings designed to withstand the frequent flooding

• Take a romantic gondola ride through the canals

• Get lost in the winding streets and discover hidden gems

• Try a traditional Venetian cicchetti and wine at a local bacaro

• Admire the stunning mosaics at St. Mark's Basilica

• Venice is sinking at a rate of about 1-2 mm per year due to soil erosion and tectonic subsidence

• The city's canals are home to over 350 private boats

• The Rialto Bridge is designed to sway slightly in the wind to prevent it from collapsing

• The Cannaregio district is home to the oldest Jewish ghetto in the world

• St. Mark's Basilica

• Grand Canal

• Rialto Bridge

• Osteria alla Testa

• La Zucca

• Ai Fiori di Bacco