Venice Downtown, Historical + Landscape Pictures

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The Floating City is as romantic as it gets, with its gondolas, serenaders, dazzling palazzos and churches, and almost timeless feel.

Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of this landmark bell tower, where Galileo once made his name.

Colorful houses line narrow canals at this charming island renowned for its delicate lacework.

Colorful houses line narrow canals at this charming island renowned for its delicate lacework.

Gilded mosaics, a jewel-encrusted screen and magnificent Byzantine architecture make this cathedral one of the most stunning attractions in Venice.

Arching high over the water, linking a palace with a prison, is a spectacular bridge steeped in local legends.  

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy\'s most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.

The smallest of Venice’s six districts, this is also one of the oldest. It offers many tourist sites in its palaces, its churches and the Rialto Bridge.

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

Take a stroll across Venice’s oldest and most iconic bridge for romantic views, souvenir shopping and street entertainment.

The smallest of Venice’s six districts, this is also one of the oldest. It offers many tourist sites in its palaces, its churches and the Rialto Bridge.