Venice is a city like no other, a marble maze of turquoise
canals criss-crossed by beautiful bridges, overflowing with
palaces, churches and charming little piazzas. No matter how many
times you've seen it in photographs, that first glimpse of the
Grand Canal will simply take your breath away; it hardly seems
credible that such an eye-popping scene could exist outside of a
Canaletto painting. Of course Venice is a city that draws big
crowds, especially in summer, but don't let this put you off; even
the busiest areas are never more than a few steps from a quiet
courtyard or a secluded square.