Planning a trip to one of the most intriguing and inspiring cities in the world? Venice, Italy is that city and also is known as a city full of romance and history. The city allows no cars and the streets that meander along the canals are perfect for exploring. You will find that there are 150 canals in Venice and there are also more that 400 bridges that connect 117 pieces of land.

When you plan to come to the city of Venice you may want to take the train. The Santa Lucia Train Station is located on the northwestern edge of the city. You could also take a bus but it is not as convenient. Remember when packing for Venice that there are no taxis or cars so keep the packing to a minimum and make sure you use travel bags with wheels for ease of travel.

Walking is one of the best ways to see Venice. If this is not an option for you, never fear, you do have other choices. Travel by boat is a possibility and it is also an fairly inexpensive way to get around. The vaporetti is the same thing as a boat or ferry and it is a great way to maneuver the canals. Using this mode of transportation allows you to stop at many different places so you can see lots of attractions. If money is not a consideration you may want to travel by water taxi or gondola.

When it is time to shop you will want to pay attention to several of the specialties of Venice. There is Venetian glass which comes from the island of Murano. This glass is unique and makes a wonderful keepsake or souvenir. Carnevale masks and watercolors of the area are popular gifts or you may prefer to shop for the lace made in Venice or the beautiful marbled paper.

The most popular area of Venice for sightseeing is San Marco Square. There are upscale shops, sidewalk eateries and great photographic opportunities. This is an expensive place to shop and eat so be prepared. For music lovers it is one of the best places to enjoy live music in the evenings.

The Grand Canal is the main thoroughfare of the city of Venice. There you will see beautiful buildings and many kinds of boats. The main bridge that crosses the Grand Canal is the Rialto Bridge and it is over 400 years old. You can also find the Rialto Market which is a great place to shop for interesting foods.

If you enjoy museums you should stop at the Galleria delAccademia which is one of Italys best museums. There are 24 rooms located in 3 historic buildings. There are often many people who want to visit this museum so it is best if you arrive early.

For the ice cream lovers: we have not forgotten you, nor has Venice! There are gelaterias everywhere and their wares are absolutely scrumptious. It may even be the best ice cream in the world!

Romance and history: have it all in Venice, Italy!

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