|                                   |             No matter how much you've heard, Venice       exceeds all expectations. It is an exotic blend of East and West, of       cathedrals and priceless Renaissance art, interwoven with over 400 canals to       produce one of the world's most fascinating cities. Slip through the narrow       canals on a gondola, bathed in golden sunlight, or stroll the winding,       magical streets. |                       |