Venice (Venezia) is a truly unique city frozen in time. Built on low lying islands in a muddy lagoon with canals instead of streets this truly remarkable city is visited by 12 million people every year. Venice is so rich in history with its Palazzi, Churches, Bridges and Museums that every house and every corner has something to offer to the traveler.

The Venetians built their houses using unique construction technique. They used pinewood piles which were driven deep (7.5 m -25ft) into the clay of the lagoon (caranto), then they put a layer of bricks, on top of that they used Istrian stone for damp-proof foundations. When this was done the building of the houses could begin. The result was remarkable. Founded in AD 421 Venice quickly became the most powerful city in the Mediterranean accumulating wealth and influence.

The Annual Carnival in Venice which began in 11th century still attracts millions of people each year.


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	Accademia Accademia has a vast collection of Venetian Art.		Basilica di San Marco Basilica di San Marco is one of the most remarkable buildings in Venice.
	Ca' Rezzonico Ca' Rezzonico is one of the few palazzi in Venice open to the public.		Ca’ d’Oro Ca’ d’Oro is the most famous Venetian Gothic Palace.
	Doge’s Palace The Doge’s Palace was the home of the Doge of Venice.		Grand Canal Grand Canal is the main artery in Venice.
	Piazza San Marco San Marco Square is flocked by tourists year round.		Rialto Bridge Rialto is the first bridge to span the Grand Canal.
	Santa Maria della Salute Santa Maria della Salute is the first major structure upon entering the Grand Canal		Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Frari is a repository of Venetian works of art.
	Santi Giovanni e Paolo Santi Giovanni e Paolo rivals the Frari as the city’s grandest Gothic Church.		Scuola Grande di San Rocco Scuola Grande di San Rocco was decorated by Tintoretto.