At FXExpress Publications, Inc., we’re eager to #ComeBacktoTravel and to see the travel industry—and the world—#ComeBacktoGT. Over the coming weeks we’ll share photos from destinations that inspire us. Join us on a visual journey through Venice, a city of canals, history, and timeless charm.
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Masks have been crafted in Venice for centuries to conceal identities during lavish celebrations. Today they are synonymous with Carnevale, the city’s famous pageant and street fair. © Snicol24 | Dreamstime.com -
A gondola ride is one of Venice’s most iconic and romantic experiences. These flat-bottomed boats measure about 11 meters, and the craft of gondoliering has traditionally been passed down through families. © Schaffer | Dreamstime.com
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Built on roughly 100 small islands in Italy’s Veneto region, Venice is a city defined by its waterways and canals. Landmarks include the ornate St. Mark’s Basilica and the historic Ca’ d’Oro. © Linghui Kong | Dreamstime.com
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Caffé Florian, often called the oldest café in Europe, opened on Dec. 29, 1720. Located on Piazza San Marco, it still offers a classic atmosphere and a permanent orchestra. © Claudio Stocco | Dreamstime.com
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Piazza San Marco is Venice’s principal square and the site of the Doge’s Palace, a landmark masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a symbol of the city’s rich history. © Patryk Kosmider | Dreamstime.com
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The Rialto Bridge, the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, is a stone-arch Renaissance achievement constructed between 1588 and 1591. It remains one of Venice’s most photographed sites. © Nikolay Antonov | Dreamstime.com
