Grand Canal of Venice

The Grand Canal of Venice is one the most wonderful constructions in the world. No other city affords a spectacle so fine, so bizarre, so fairy-like. As remarkable bits of architecture, perhaps, can be found elsewhere, but nowhere located under such picturesque conditions. This is a stupendous mix of history of Venice + city of [...]
History of Venice

Venice is extraordinary, magical, and it merits every minute of the 2 or 3 days an average tourist stays there. Venice is an astonishing place to spend a few weeks walking along little canals. To really enjoy the city, however, one needs to know the history of Venice.