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Venice is one of the most interesting and lovely places in the world. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and is heavily touristed (there are slightly more tourists than residents), but the romantic charm remains. The most famous is the area comprising the 118 islands in the main districts that are called \"Sestieri\" and they are: Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce and San Marco, where the main monuments and sights are located. Other main districts are Isola Della Giudecca and Lido di Venezia. Other important islands include Murano, Torcello, San Francesco del Deserto, Burano, and several others.

Venice Major Tourist Attractions

• St Marks Square

  
  St Marks Square is undoubtedly the liveliest square in Venice, bordered by numerous prominent buildings, quaint cafes and restaurants. Piazza San Marco ranks as one of the finest squares in the world....

• Grand Canal

  
  Palaces line the Grand Canal, with fantastic architecture dating from the 12th to 18th C. Always busy with boats and gondolas, this wide canal is the main waterway of Venice.

• Rialto Bridge

  
  The famous Rialto Bridge is a 16th C stone bridge that replaced other bridges which have stood in this same spot since the 12th C. It is a major tourist attraction in Venice.