Venice, known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic Sea" (Venice in English, Venice in Italian)

Venezia), surrounded by the sea, is located in Veneto province on the Adriatic coast in northeast Italy. From the map, Venice is like a crystal embedded in the waist of a wonderful boot, shining in the waves of the Adriatic Sea. 1March, 980, Venice and Suzhou, China became the "twin cities". Therefore, the Italians here are particularly enthusiastic about China guests. A city in northeastern Italy, an important port on the northwest coast of Venice Bay in Adriatic Sea. The population is 343,000. It is mainly built on a shallow beach 4 kilometers offshore, with an average water depth of 1.5 meters. There are railways and road bridges connected with the land. A bridge consisting of 1 18 small islands, 180 waterways and 378 boats is called "Water City". It was built in 452 AD. In the eighth century, it was the trade center of the Adriatic Sea. A city republic was established in the 10th century and was one of the most prosperous trade centers in the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages. After the opening of the new air route, Venice declined because the European commercial center gradually moved to the Atlantic coast.

. 1866 merged into the kingdom of Italy. Industry and commerce are developed, including aluminum smelting, chemistry, coking, chemical fertilizer, oil refining, steel and other industries. It is famous for producing jewelry and jade crafts, lace and embroidery. Marghella Port on land is an important oil port and passenger port. A famous tourist center with 3 million tourists every year. The ancient St. Kyle Square is the activity center of the city, surrounded by Byzantine and Renaissance buildings such as cathedral and bell tower. Lido is a linear sandbar 2 kilometers offshore and the most famous bathing beach in Europe. Venice's fertile alluvial soil, stones made of local materials, and boats made of wood from neighboring inland areas shuttle through it; In the mud, the ancestors built Venice on the water. This city, which is less than 8 square kilometers, is cut into more than 100 islands by more than 100 cobweb canals. The islands are connected by various bridges at will. When you first arrive, you will soon get lost in this "water city". Fortunately, there is an S-shaped Grand Canal running through the whole city. Along this so-called "the longest street in Venice", you can enjoy the essence of Venice without worrying about getting lost. There are nearly 200 palaces, mansions and 7 churches along the coast, most of which were built in the 14 to 16 century, with Byzantine style, Gothic style, Baroque style and Venetian style. All the building foundations are submerged in the water, which looks like an art gallery rising in the water. On weekdays, the Grand Canal is really like a busy street, and all kinds of ships shuttle through it. Of course, the most unique is gondola.