Northeastern Italy city Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. Venice is situated on a group of 118 small islands which are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges.

Gondola Punta and Basilica Salute Venice

Venice Italy From Space
Venice Italy From Space

Venice viewed from the International Space Station

Venice viewed from the International Space Station

The Doge's Palace


The Doge's Palace, Venice
The Doge's Palace, the former residence of the Doge of Venice

The Grand Canal


Traditional Gondolas on famous Canal Grande
The Grand Canal, Venice

Palazzo Grassi


From Palazzo Dandolo Venice
From Palazzo Dandolo Venice

Rialto Bridge


Venice in autumn, with the Rialto Bridge
Venice in autumn, with the Rialto Bridge in the background

Bridge of Sighs


View from the Bridge of Sighs
View from the Bridge of Sighs

Burano Island

Colorful Island of Burano Houses
Like Murano, Burano is also a tourist destination, usually reached via vaporetto

Gondola Punta and Basilica Salute, Venice

Gondola Punta and Basilica Salute, Venice

View of San Marco basin in 1697

View of San Marco basin in 1697

Cruise ship passing bacino San Marco

Cruise ship passing bacino San Marco