VENICE, (Venezia) , also known as The Serenissima conjures up a host of images: gondoliers in striped jerseys, the Rialto and the Bridge of Sighs, masked balls, golden barges, and crumbling palaces facing streets made of water. There are those who come to experience its well-preserved culture, others to say their vows in the “City of Romance.” , and some to simply have a wonderful time exploring the city’s laidback lifestyle. With 118 bodies of land connected by more than 400 bridges over a 150 canals, the city offers traffic-free streets, and winding canals perfect for wandering- and adventure!