Venice: The World's Most Romantic Floating City

There exists a city unlike any other, devoid of automobiles and bicycles, where transportation relies on boats, and which encompasses 118 islands and 401 bridges, annually attracting a vast influx of tourists. This is Venice, the floating city of Italy.

Lorenzo Quinn's work, among the most lauded artworks at the 2017 Venice Biennale, features two colossal hands emerging from the canal, seemingly supporting the building housing the Ca' Sagredo Hotel. His intention was to depict the diverse ways in which we are all striving to safeguard this city from rising sea levels, hoping to incite prompt action to mitigate the effects of global warming through this sculpture.

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice is an architectural jewel that harmoniously blends Byzantine and Western styles.

The Grand Canal is the city's principal waterway, bisecting Venice from end to end. The canal traces an inverted S-shape, and its banks are adorned with over 100 historic buildings, formerly the residences of Venetian nobles and wealthy merchants from the 12th to 18th centuries. Taking a boat tour or a vaporetto (water bus) allows one to explore the Grand Canal and the architecture lining its banks.

The Bridge of Sighs in Venice is a Baroque-style stone bridge connecting the Doge's Palace and the Venetian Prison. Its name derives from the sighs of condemned prisoners as they caught their final glimpse of the city before their incarceration.

St. Mark's Campanile (bell tower) is an iconic structure in St. Mark's Square, Venice. Standing 98.6 meters tall, it offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings.

The Doge's Palace served as the residence of the Doge of Venice, as well as the seat of government and the courts. The interior decor primarily features oil paintings and frescoes. Additionally, descending the stairs from here leads to the Bridge of Sighs.