VENICE AND ITS ISLANDS


VENICE 

Millions of tourists make their way to northeastern
Italy to visit these islands. It is estimated that Venice
is comprised of more than one hundred islands.These
islands are joined together by bridges.

Cars are not allowed on the islands of Venice.Water taxis
taxis and  gondolas are popular means of transportation.

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