Brave Venice

A mysterious and unforgettable Venice is by all means one of the most interesting cities in Italy. Being built on 117 islands, Venice has 409 wonderful bridges, which link about 150 canals. Though Venice is a small city you could simply get lost in its beauty.

The history of the city goes back to the fifth century. For contemporaries it’s difficult to grasp the fact that in the Middle Ages this tiny city was once a republic and one of the most important sea trade centers.

Nowadays the population of Venice totals at more than 271 thousand inhabitants. In the whole world Venice is known as the city of water, and is famous for its waterways. Tourists may enjoy traveling by gondolas, specific Venetian boats, which have been the traditional transport for centuries. The possible danger of the city sinking makes it more popular with tourists.