Venice has long been the city of numerous romantic charms. The city was an important commercial and cultural hub in the Renaissance era. The sixteenth century was the age of flourishing art. The city became one of the most important musical centers of Europe, and the era witnessed the birth of the Venetian school of music.

Venice is fondly referred to as the floating city. This tag even though it is apparently sinking. If you’ve seen Venice in movies or television shows, the depictions are accurate. Piazza San Marco looks exactly the same, birds and all. The Grande Canal is exactly that with incredible houses lining it and boats putting about, up down this water way.

Like most carnivals around the world the Carnival of Venice was started as a religious celebration in the Christian calendar and the dates are determined by when Easter falls. The period called Lent was traditionally a time when rich foods such as meat, dairy, fat, and sugar should not be consumed and other celebrations could not take place.

The museum of Guildhall Of San Rocco is another of "must visit" attractions of Venice. Established in the first half of the 16th century, the museum is the home of amazing collection of artistic works from Tintoretto. Here, you can view his extraordinary line of canvases featuring scenes from the Old Testament.

The Carnival of Venice starts about 2 weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on Shrove Tuesday (also called Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras), which is the day before Ash Wednesday. The first Carnevale is believed to have begun in 1926, although its roots are much older. Masks are the overriding theme of this event, and everyone in the city participates.

The hub of the city, St Mark's Square, includes the splendours of the Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The one of the oldest hotels in Venice, and probably still one of the grandest is the Luna Hotel Baglioni. Originally a Knight's Templar Lodge in the 12th century, the magnificent interior and lavish ballroom are worthy of a visit.

At night you can stroll the beautiful city starting from the alley at St. Mark's Square next to the Basilica. You will have wonderful experience by knowing closer to people, some gelato stands, phone booths, some restaurants, some bridges, and the dazzling back view of the Bridge of Sighs. For you know, the famous bridge will be lighted at night.

Its exterior may not be particularly impressive, but the interior of the affectionately known Frari church more than makes up for it. In particular, the Titian altar piece is a beautiful example of extravagant Venetian design.

Venice has always struggled with flooding. Hotels in Venice, like many other places here, routinely have to set up wooden walkways on the outside so people can gain entry during excessive flooding. Floods are most common during the high tide seasons of autumn and spring.

Albarella island is only about five kilometers long by two kilometers wide and is famous for having around two million trees. The name, Albarella, means Poplar tree.