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| transportation is the most popular way to get around | | | | St. Mark's Square-is really the heart of Venice, mostly |
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| own. The most common means of water riding are | | | | canal, and because of the great number of beautiful, |
| the waterbus and water taxi, public boats that run | | | | historical monuments located there. Politically and |
| consistently throughout the day and can be boarded | | | | culturally, St. Mark's Square has always been a very |
| with a ticket. Those planning on staying for longer | | | | important and strategical area in Venice. |
| periods of time can purchase Cartavenezia cards, | | | | The Rialto Bridge's-24-foot arch was designed to |
| which offer both convenience and a discounted riding | | | | allow passage of galleys, and the massive structure |
| fare. If romance and authenticity is what you're | | | | was built on some 12,000 wooden pilings that still |
| looking for, traditional Venetian gondolas are available, | | | | support the bridge more than 400 years later. The |
| but expect to pay quite a price. | | | | architect, Antonio da Ponte, competed against such |
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| backpackers and students, there are many places to | | | | contract. |
| stay throughout the six districts of the city. The | | | | Venice vacations would leave happy memories in |
| most popular district, San Marco, is a great place to | | | | your mind forever. There are many ways to travel |
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