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Understand Venice & the Veneto
Venice's population may be shrinking, but the lagoon city's spirits and talents remain un-
sinkable.
After controlling the Mediterranean for 500 years as a seafaring power, Venice changed
tack and conquered the world by charm.
From glittering Byzantine mosaics to postmodern palaces, the city built on water astonishes
at every gondola turn.
Discover how this tiny city earned an oversized international reputation for colour, sensa-
tion and scandal.
Experience a day in the life of a Venetian, from operatic morning wake-up calls to gum-
booted happy hours.
With rare wildlife and a seafood bounty, Venice's lagoon inspires international admiration,
and local conservation.
