Located in the northeast of Italy, Venice is wellknown for its cultural treasures, romantic atmosphere (氛围) and unusual livingonwater experience. The city spreads out over 118 islands, which are linked by more than 400 bridges, in the Venetian Lagoon.
Venice's historical center consists of six regions. Italy in the south, the busiest main region, is linked by the Rialto Bridge. The famous stone arch bridge crosses Venice's main waterway—the Grand Canal. When night falls, many tourists enjoy dinner at the outside rabies by the Grand Canal while watching colourfully lit boats going by.
Near the end of the Sshaped Grand Canal lies St. Mark's Basilica, a mustsee. Inside, beautiful mosaics (镶嵌图案) tell stories of Bible figures. Nearby are the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. These were made famous by Lord Byron,"I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and prison on each hand. "The story has it that if a couple passes under the bridge, their love will last forever.
In the square outside the Basilica, lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian, regarded as the oldest coffee house in Europe. Charles Dickens, Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the drink here.
Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the city's museums. They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni, Titian and Tintoretto.
On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano has been home to glassmakers since 1291. Tourists can visit factories, studios and the Glass Museum. Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of contemporary art. Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass. The nearby island of Burano is famous for lace making and colourful houses. Looking at the colourful houses and kaleidoscopic (万花筒似的) streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.
The City of Water promises beauty of all kinds, and it definitely lives up to its promise.
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