Venice

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Venice is the capital of the Veneto region of northern Italy. It is also known as "Queen of the Adriatic" and "City of Bridges" to many. The birth of Venice is traditionally assigned to 25th March 421 - this belief is however not supported by many. Built on one hundred and seventeen small islands, Venice has one hundred and fifty canals that are connected by four hundred and nine bridges.

Transportation in Venice

Venice is world-famous for the canals. In the old center of Venice, the canals, serve like roads and all forms of transport is on water or on foot. While 19th century saw a causeway to the mainland bringing railway station to Venice, 20th century saw addition of an automobile causeway and parking lot.

Gondola, the classic Venetian boat is mostly used by tourists. The Venetians travel mostly by motorized waterbuses called 'vaporetti'. In addition, the city has many private boats called 'traghetti', which are common foot passenger ferries, and water taxis. Azienda Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano (ACTV), the public transport system includes both land transportation and water buses.

Festivals in Venice

The city of Venice is always celebrating something or the other. Around Easter, during the month of April, this city becomes a busy vacation city. The Venice Art Biennale is one of the most important events of Venice. This event was inaugurated on April 22nd, 1894.

Best time to visit

Late March into May is the best time to visit Venice. The other months include September and October.

Tourist attractions of Venice

Collezione Peggy Guggenheim (Peggy Guggenheim Collection): Peggy Guggenheim Collection is located in the former Venetian home of Peggy Guggenheim, and is one of the most magnificent collections of art in the world. You can check out masterpieces of Jackson Pollock, Max Ernst, Picasso, Chagill, Delvaux, Salvador Dali, Duchamp, and Mondrian

Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto: Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto or San Giacometo built around 421 is regarded as the oldest church in Venice. The major highlights are the great clock, the Gothic Portico as well as the interior design.