Venice is world famous as the "city of a thousand bridges".
The Italian city was built on countless wooden piles, so that the different parts of the city are surrounded by water all around.
Probably the most famous waterway in the metropolis is the Canal Grande, which meanders in an s-shape across the area. Hundreds of ships bring people from one side to the other every day or serve as excursion boats for many tourists.
The Grand Canal flows past grandiose buildings and palaces from the Italian Renaissance, giving visitors a wonderful view of the city's architectural gems.
The canal itself is only five meters deep and fifty meters wide on average. More than 45 canals flow into the Grand Canal, making it the hub of Venetian shipping.
The Santa Maria della Salute is one of Venice's most famous landmarks.
It is simply called Salute by locals.
It is located at the intersection of the Grand Canal and the Bacino di San Marco and is visible from the water as you enter Piazza San Marco.
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