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It's easy to forgive Venice for its preoccupation with its own beauty. Nothing can prepare you for the city's exotic landmarks, among them the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, rising like mirages from the lagoon. With sumptuous palaces and romantic waterways, Venice is straight out of an 18th-century Canaletto masterpiece. Venice is a miraculous city, serenely floating on a calm, blue lagoon. It is full of secrets, overwhelmingly romantic, making it an absolute enjoyment to visit.
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 Getting around can be bewildering. Water taxis vary in type and price, from a gondola ride, stylish powerboats, and two-man gondolas which are the cheapest, to water buses and then one often has to walk, whether you want to or not. Try to avoid low tide, when the foul odours of the canals are at their worst.
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Aeroporto Marco Polo is located 10 km [6 miles] north of the city on the mainland. A boat may be the best way to get to Venice from the airport, about an hour to the landing, it is essential to agree on the fare before boarding. Various tax and shuttle bus services are available, the drive can take between 25 and 30 minutes and stops at most major hotels.
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