Experience Venice, its centuries-old history, architectural gems, art and the life of the people in the city on the water. Venice is only 250 km away from the capital of Slovenia - Ljubljana. The amazing city on the water is one of the most picturesque and unique cities in Italy. The world-famous Venice with many islands, canals, bridges and international festivals has always attracted the attention of every visitor. The Venetian Republic ruled for exactly 1100 years. Explore how Venice came to be, who the father of the Serenissima was, who the most famous Venetian travelers were, why masks are a symbol of the city, and Murano glass is so highly prized. Admire Venetian architecture when you arrive on the island, walk to the main square of Piazza San Marco with the Cathedral of San Marco, decorated with the richest mosaics, buildings of the New and Old Procurations, the famous clock bell tower and the Doge's Palace. Don’t forget the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the Doge’s Palace with Venetian prisons, from where the famous Venetian traveler Giacomo Casanova managed to escape. Venice is known for its many canals and bridges, and one of the most famous bridges connecting the left and right banks of the Grand Canal is the Rialto Bridge. There is a popular fish market nearby. If you want, you can take a gondola ride, once an aristocratic vessel. Venetian merchants were the first to bring coffee to Europe. So just treat yourself to a coffee in Venice as well