The city rests on 118 islands separated by 150 canals

There are no Cars in Venice

Venice is known for its lace and glass

Only four bridges cross the Grand Canal

Venice was once an independent empire…

… and it was extremely wealthy

Venetian masks aren’t just touristy souvenirs

Marco Polo was a Venetian

Around 400 gondolas float through the city’s canals today

The Rialto Market is nearly 1000 years old!

The famous Horses of St. Mark’s Basilica aren’t actually Venetian















