Venice is a city of magic. It is an exquisitely graceful port that has inspired artists in every medium and been home to generations of Venetians who effortlessly live and breathe its cultural splendor. This impossibly beautiful city of water has earned Venice its reputation as both the Most Serene Republic of Venice, and as a lively commercial center for specialty regional crafts. Today, the city’s dreamlike blend of overlapping architectural styles attests to Venetians pride n their city’s rich history. With breathtaking full-color photographs and a text that will both inform and enchant, Venice lets you float along the canals of this timeless place and glimpse what life is like in the majestic city.