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Colourful houses abound on the Venetian island of Burano in Italy.

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The River Countess sails through Venice.

Cruise the art and soul of Venice

If you're after the ultimate, intimate sail through centuries of culture, a Venice river cruise provides a glorious unfolding of art and architecture.

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A gondolier surveys the Venice cityscape.

Europe's greatest water worlds, by train

Many cities can claim the title 'Europe's other Venice'. And you can reach them all on an outstanding train journey.

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Venice viewed from St. Mark's Campanile on famous Basilica Santa Maria della Salute.

The 20 must-do highlights of Venice

There's more to Venice than the Grand Canal and gondolas.

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A masked woman in Venice, Italy. The Venice carnival in the historical lagoon city attracts people from around the world.

Five reasons now is the best time to visit Venice

​Winter isn't exactly peak season for tourism in Venice—it's cold, deserted and often rainy—but that's exactly why you should go.

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A gondolier guides his craft along the Grand Canal of Venice.

An artisan's life in Venice

So what is it like to be an artisan oarmaker in Venice? Now you can find out first hand.

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There is no other city quite like Venice. In summer, its alleyways sink under the weight of tourists. In winter, it sinks under the weight of water; either way, this canal city is a spectacle. No trip is complete without getting lost for hours in its meandering laneways, being serenaded by a gondolier, gawping at St Mark's Square, or slurping risotto di seppie by the Grand Canal.

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There is no other city quite like Venice. In summer, its alleyways sink under the weight of tourists. In winter, it sinks under the weight of water; either way, this canal city is a spectacle. No trip is complete without getting lost for hours in its meandering laneways, being serenaded by a gondolier, gawping at St Mark's Square, or slurping risotto di seppie by the Grand Canal.

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