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Venice

Venice is a sanctuary on a lagoon that is virtually the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and suffers from overtourism, but the romantic charm remains.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Piazza San Marco and Doge’s Palace.

Square
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, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of , Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza.

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The Doge's Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of in northern Italy. The palace included government offices, a jail, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the elected authority of the former Republic of Venice.

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The is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the in , Italy. Connecting the sestieri of and , it has been rebuilt several times since its first construction as a pontoon bridge in 1173, and is now a significant tourist attraction in the city.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Murano and San Marco.

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is an island town, about 1.5 km north of , in northern and is considered part of Venice. It can be considered a slightly cheaper base from which to explore Venice.

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is the central district of . It is home to many of Venice's major points of interest, and consequently can be extremely crowded with tourists, especially during the day when cruise ships unload their passengers.

Venice

Latitude
45.4389° or 45° 26′ 20″ north
Longitude
12.3309° or 12° 19′ 51″ east
Population
261,000
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
8FQJC8QJ+H9
Geo­Names ID
6542284
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Venice” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Comune di Venezia”
  • Italian: “Venezia”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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