The magical city of Venice welcomes you with boat tours, gondolas and the beautiful buildings all around. Venice is a city of surprises and great heritage. You need to experience its beauty thoroughly in each and every palace and church that you visit.

The famous landmarks of Venice are San Marco Square, Rialto Bridge, Byzantine heritage and the Doge's Palace. The cultural history of Venice is evident in each of these landmarks. All along the Grand Canal are the churches and palaces of this beautiful land, which are a pleasure to the eyes.

When visiting Venice you should never miss St. Mark's Basilica, the heritage church. Entry is free in the Basilica. Venice is a city visited by flash floods often and so the Basilica is closed to the public without notice in the event of floods or other festivities.

Venice is an incredibly elegant with its' magnificent palaces and churches along the Grand Canal. You should never miss a ride in a gondola. The pleasure of riding a gondola is awesome, you have gondoliers who will sing songs and entertain you with music throughout the ride.

The Venice lagoon has the famous islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Murano is famous for its glassware. Here you can explore shops and factories that manufacture glassware. You can even see a display of glassblowers creating the authentic works of art. A visit to the museum of Murano glass showcases the famous art of Venice.

Burano Island is famous for its lace. There is a museum dedicated to lace craft; you can shop for lace at the local shops too. Here you find the fishermen's houses painted in bright pallid colors.

The last stop is the island of Torcello; here you can visit the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta of the 7th century and the remains of circular baptistery of Santa Fosca.

The Dolomite Mountains of Venice offer exquisite scenery, which are really awesome. Almost an hour's drive from Venice the mountains are a mix of towering peaks and peaceful valleys with villages splattered here and there. Dolomite Mountains have the world famous lakes of Lake Santa Caterina and Lake Misurina. Lake Misurina offers a breath taking view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the most famous peak of the Dolomite mountains. From the base of Tre Cime Di Lavaredo you can see the spectacular view of the entire Dolomite mountains.

Venice the city has everything to offer its beloved tourist from lace to glassware and exotic views of the mountains. You will enjoy long cherished memories of Venice which will leave wanting to visit again and again

If you wish to explore beyond the city of Venice and see more of Italy then you may want to consider hiring a car at Venice Airport. The airport is very well connected so flights are of course another option. Booking ahead is highly recommended particularly during peak holiday times. Due to demand prices can shoot up during the summer months.