Amazing Facts about the Islands of the Venice Lagoon
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10Islands that Form Venice
The city of Venice is built on a collection of 118 small islands situated in the marshy Venetian Lagoon.
These islands are connected by a series of canals and bridges, making Venice a captivating architectural marvel constructed atop wooden pilings driven into the lagoon’s marshy ground.
Over the past few decades, the islands in the Greek Cyclades have become one of the most desired tourist destinations in the world. They range from the ultimate beach vacation and family fun to party paradises and traditional mountain villages. So what are the best islands in the Cyclades for you?