Italy. Venice

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Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Every

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Every

year millions of tourists visit this country to see its attractions.
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One of the most attractive cities in Italy is Venice. It’s

 One of the most attractive cities in Italy is Venice. It’s

a floating city, which is made of more than 100 small islands. These islands are separated by canals but linked by numerous bridges.
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People especially love to take the water bus journeys along the

People especially love to take the water bus journeys along the

Grand Canal.
(Grand Canal - the main thoroughfare of Venice.)
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Gondolas. Venetian gondolas are not the means of transportation, it is

Gondolas. Venetian gondolas are not the means of transportation, it is

rather expensive tourist attraction. In order to use the services of the gondolier, get the piers with a sign «Gondola Service».
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Venice also offers many interesting sights of architecture, for example, St.

Venice also offers many interesting sights of architecture, for example, St.

Mark’s Square with the Basilica and the bell tower
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The Palace of Doge’s (sample of Venetian Gothic)

The Palace of Doge’s (sample of Venetian Gothic)

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The main bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice, older than

The main bridge over the Grand Canal in Venice, older than

400 years. Nearby is the Rialto market - an interesting food market with many small shops.

Ponte Rialto

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one of the best art museums in Italy. It should be

one of the best art museums in Italy. It should be

visited early in the morning to avoid the crowds of tourists.

Galleria del’Accademia

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The architectural appearance of the town was formed during the heyday

The architectural appearance of the town was formed during the heyday

of the Venetian Republic in the XIV-XVI centuries. Together with the Venice lagoon, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.