A city built on water, like nowhere else
Venice has no cars, just canals, bridges and a maze of lanes that reward getting lost. Its great sights, from St Mark's Basilica to the Doge's Palace, are glorious but crowded by day, so stay overnight to see the city quiet and lamplit. Hop on a vaporetto to the glassmakers of Murano and the painted houses of Burano, and check whether day visitors pay an access fee on your dates.