Top 9 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Italy
| January 23, 2015
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Grand Canal
Gondolas float lazily up and down the Grand Canal in Venice — considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. You can gaze into your partner’s eyes as you bob along to the soft sound of accordions.
Head to the Grand Canal in September, the month the annual regatta takes place. You can watch the race from the shore, commemorating the Queen of Cyprus was abdicated in 1489.
Take tours that floats up the Grand Canal and learn about the area’s rich history. Famous sites along the canal include the picturesque Rialto Bridge and Palazzo Dario.
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