Venice Art, Bird, Castles & palaces, Historical, Island & reefs, Mountain, People + Water sports pictures

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Its gondolas and golden spires have been seducing visitors for centuries. Fall in love with Venice and you’ll be faithful for life.

Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of this landmark bell tower, where Galileo once made his name.

The jewel in Venice’s crown is known as the “Church of Gold” for its gilded spires that tower over St Mark’s Square.

Watch skilled lace-makers ply their traditional craft and try delicious local delicacies on this pretty island in the Venetian Lagoon.

Watch skilled lace-makers ply their traditional craft and try delicious local delicacies on this pretty island in the Venetian Lagoon.

Arching high over the water, linking a palace with a prison, is a spectacular bridge steeped in local legends.  

The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.

The smallest of Venice’s six districts, this is also one of the oldest. It offers many tourist sites in its palaces, its churches and the Rialto Bridge.

The smallest of Venice’s six districts, this is also one of the oldest. It offers many tourist sites in its palaces, its churches and the Rialto Bridge.