The “sinking” city of Venice, Italy, with its narrow, twisty streets vacant of cars, is full of romance. Most of Venice´s main sites can be seen in a day, but it´s worth staying a bit longer to see the city at its best – during the quiet emptiness of dusk and dawn. Get around on foot and by vaporettos, which serve as the city´s transportation and also offer rides to the nearby islands of Murano (famous for the glass), Burano, and sleepy Torcello.

St. Mark´s Basilica and St. Mark´s Square are Venice´s most-recognizable attractions. Visitors can climb to the top of the bell tower for views over the city, or enjoy a coffee and some people watching at a café on the Square, known for its many pigeons.The Rialto Bridge is Venice´s most famous bridge. It runs over the Grand Canal, the city´s main waterway, and is home to shops selling Venetian glass, masks, and souvenirs. The Rialto Market is held each morning near the bridge and sells fresh fruits, fish, bread, and cheese to locals.

Venice´s restaurants are pricey and not particularly noteworthy, but its pizza is exceptional. Many bars also offer cichetti, small bite-sized pieces of food that are only a euro or two each. Taking a ride in a gondola is a popular, though expensive, activity. If you opt for a ride, be sure to haggle on price and set the ride´s duration before you go.

Links –
Vaporettos - http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/vaporetto_routes.htm
Murano - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murano
Burano - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burano
Torcello - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torcello
St. Mark´s - http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/WAI/eng/index.bsm
Rialto Bridge - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rialto_Bridge
Grand Canal - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canal_(Venice)