Why Go To Venice
Venice is enchanting. Yes, that may be cliche to say, but once you see the city on the water for yourself, you'll surely agree. Step off of the Santa Lucia train station and the breathtaking Grand Canal will soon greet you. You'll see water taxis coast along, passing underneath the Ponte degli Scalzi ( Bridge of the Barefoot) and might hear the faintest hint of a serenading violin, or is that your imagination? It might not be all in your head. Romantic, gondolas carrying smitten couples glide through the web of the city's many waterways, and gondola drives are known to sing when the moment feel right. On land, narrow passageways twist past Old World storefronts and residences, and over bridges. You should note that maps aren't all that helpful here and getting lost is the norm - embrace the disorientation.