about Venice
Venice invokes the images of canals, carnival and couples romantically holding hands while gazing at its magic canals. Jammed with tourists, travellers and sight seekers, Venice has a well-deserved reputation for being the most mysterious and dreamy city in the world. The historic heart of the city lies on 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon and stands 3 miles away from the dry land. An elaborate lattice of canals links the islands to each other. As most of you are guessing already - there is almost no auto traffic in Venice. Gondolas remain the main means of transportation not only for tourist but also for locals. Venice is dotted with stunning squares, the most famous of them being San Marco, which is often depicted with masses of hungry pigeons on it.