Kent Wang from Barcelona, Spain, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Venice is one the mst popular tourist detinations in the world and with good reason. Being built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon has meant it's relied on boats, bridges and canals for moving around. The city is historic center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is filled with palaces, churches, and museums showcasing art and architecture from the Renaissance and Byzantine periods.
Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains works by some of the world's greatest artists such as Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and others.