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10 Facts About Venice
  • Venice is known for its bridges. ...
  • Houses in Venice are numbered according to districts, not streets, making it difficult to find addresses, even for postmen. ...
  • There are about 350 gondolas and 400 gondolieri in Venice. ...
  • In 1608, the Council of Ten approved wearing masks only during the carnival.




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Swimming in the Venice Canals is prohibited. The canals are primarily residential areas, and the water quality is not suitable for swimming.

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Venice has always been synonymous with romance and mystery, known throughout the world as the city of love, but it is also rich in history, art and characters who have become real myths.

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11 fun facts about Venice (you probably didn't know)
  • 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… ...
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  • Venetian masks aren't just touristy souvenirs.


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During the summer months, when there's low tide (bassa marea), which is usually happening more frequently than in winter, the silt and mud are exposed and it smells.

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