VeniceFlamboyant, radiantly beautiful, Venice, Italy, owes her grandeur to the sea, a bond celebrated yearly through regattas such as the Vogalonga. Today it is a human tide that washes over her—millions come to capture a glimmer of her charms.—From "Venice: More Than a Dream," February 1995, National Geographic magazine.

Venice, Italy Photos

See Venice photos and pictures of Italian culture, history, and travel from National Geographic.

November 05, 2009

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