"Venice is... undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man." ~ The New York Times
"Queen of the Adriatic"
Venice is one of the most mystical, amazing, and dazzling cities in the world. It is located in northwestern Italy, built upon the many small, marshy islets in the Lagoon of Venice, near the Adriatic Sea. Venice has been renowned by the entire world for over a millenium regarding its spectacular architecture, artwork, and most importantly, its waterways. Venice has been called many things, some of which include "La Serenissima," meaning "The Serene," "Queen of the Adriatic," "The Floating City," "City of Canals," and "City of Masks." Find out what makes Venice one of the greatest and most extraordinary cities in the world.