10. Punta della Dogana This area, where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal, served for docking and customs from the early 15th century, but the temporary structures were replaced by Punta della Dogana in 1677.
11. Inside Teatro La Fenice Teatro La Fenice, or "The Phoenix," is a renowned opera house in Venice. It saw premieres of works by Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi in the 19th century, becoming an icon in Italian theatre and opera history.
13. Inside the Doge's Palace This Venetian Gothic masterpiece constructed in 1340 is a key landmark in Venice. It served as the residence of the Doge of Venice, the city's top authority during the Republic of Venice.
15. Venice Carnival Dating back to a decree by Doge Vitale Falier in 1094 - documenting the earliest use of the term "Carnevale" - the Venice Carnival was initiated by the oligarchies to offer the populace a period dedicated entirely to revelry and fun.
16. Rialto Bridge One of the city's main tourist attraction, this magnificent bridge was designed by Antonio da Ponte in 1588 and was completed in 1591.
17. St Mark's Campanile This stunning bell tower, standing at 98.6 meters (323 feet) high, was rebuilt in 1912 after the previous one collapsed in 1902. It's the city's tallest structure, known as "el paròn de casa," meaning "the master of the house".
18. When I seek another word for 'music', I never find any other word than 'Venice'. -Friedrich Nietzsche
19. St Mark's Clock This iconic Astronomical Clock displays the time, the phase of the moon, and the dominant sign of the Zodiac. For more than 500 years, it's been the city's timekeeper, ticking with the rhythm of life.
20. Caffè Florian Established in 1720, Caffè Florian is the oldest coffee house in Italy, and one of the oldest in the world. Over the years, it has been visited by many illustrious figures like Byron, Dickens, Goethe, Hemingway, Rousseau and D'Annunzio.
21. A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him. -Arthur Symons