Venice is known as the “Floating City” because of its many canals and bridges.
Venice has been a major maritime power for centuries, and its canals were vital for trade and transportation.
The city of Venice is located in northeastern Italy and is the capital of the Veneto region.
It is situated on a group of 118 small islands.
There are over 400 bridges that link islands that are separated by canals.
By the 10th century BC, the region was inhabited by the ancient Veneti people, from whom the name is derived.
Venice is known as "La Dominante", "La Serenissima", "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Water", "City of Masks", "City of Bridges", "The Floating City", and "City of Canals".
The lagoon and city are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.