Venice is known as the "Queen of the Adriatic," and this northeastern Italian city is an internationally acclaimed destination steeped in culture and history. Venice has magnificent basilicas, quaint palazzos, and serene promenades which hearken back to Renaissance times. Its gondolas and vaporettos travel the canals as the city's primary means of transportation. One of the most beautiful and unique cities in Europe, Venice will captivate you with its splendour. Introduction to Venice - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Ride the Grand Canal on a Gondola - Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark's Square) - The Rialto Bridge - Promenade at Zattere - Lido di Venezia - Masquerade at Carnival - See Renaissance Art at the Galleria dell'Accademia - Saint Mark's Basilica - Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs) - Palazza Ducale (Doge's Palace) - Palazzo Grassi - Musica a Palazzo - Island Hop to Murano, Burano and Torcello - View the Peggy Guggenheim Collection - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop