Venice

Venice is one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the world. Built on a lagoon with 150 canals flowing throughout the centre, its romantic charm has attracted millions of tourists each year for 600 years. One unique draw to the place is that cars and motor vehicles are banned from the city centre, which makes strolling along the many vibrant waterfront streets a pleasure.

Discover the wonderful Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture and take in the impressive mixture of cultures and traditions. Although Venice is full of popular attractions, museums and impressive buildings, the main attraction is the city itself.

For a more detailed look at the city, check out our definitive guide to a Venice city break.

• Flight time from London: 2 hours
• Venice Marco Polo Airport: 24km from the city centre; transfer time about 29 min
• Nearest railway station: Venezia Santa Lucia railway station
• Currency: Euro