Venice is a city on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is known for its beauty, its architecture and its artworks. The city and lagoon are listed as World Heritage Sites and are very popular destinations on all Avalon tours to Italy. Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and it is the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi. There are numerous attractions in Venice, such as St Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Piazza San Marco. Many cruise itineraries with Avalon embark from Venice.
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