Top Reasons to Go to Venice

Landmarks: The Rialto bridge and Palazzo Ducale are simply unforgettable.

Festivals: Carnevale and the Biennale are celebrations of art, film, music, and dance.

Art: Titian, Tintoretto, and Tiepolo, as well as contemporary artists, are represented.

Seafood: Fish so fresh many restaurants boast they don't even own a refrigerator.

Churches: The Basilica di San Marco and Santa Maria della Salute are two of many.

Shopping: Spectacular masks, candy-colored glass, paper goods, lace, and linens.