Venice

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on a network of 118 tiny islands connected by canals and over 400 bridges. The islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon, a confined harbor located between the Po and Piave rivers' mouths, more exactly between the Brenta and the Sile.

Venice has been referred to as "La Dominante", "La Serenissima", "Queen of the Adriatic", "The City of Water", "City of Masks", "City of Bridges", "The Floating City" and "City of Canals". The lagoon and a portion of the city are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Parts of Venice are recognized for the beauty of their settings, architecture, and artwork.

Venice is a renowned tourist destination, a significant cultural center, and has been named the most beautiful city in the world numerous times. It has been characterized by The Times as one of Europe's most charming cities and by The New York Times as "undoubtedly the most magnificent city built by man". Venice and its mainland are particularly rich in museums and ancient buildings of significant artistic and cultural importance. Visitors can pick from a wide range of museums, cathedrals, castles, and villas, as well as the historic center of Venice, the famed islands of Murano and Burano, villas along the Brenta river, and the lovely scenery of the Milanese area.

Location: Veneto, Italy