Like the world’s grandest patchwork, each piece of architecture flows ... and sculptors of the Italian Renaissance. After the work was completed, the city of Venice wanted to showcase the ...

Boats moored in an "alley" in Venice, Italy. (Walt Girdner/CNS ... but for its unique architecture and international flair. At its height during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Venice was a powerful ...

Venice, Italy, is a captivating blend of history ... including the grand Canal Grande, flanked by Renaissance and Gothic architecture. Visit the magnificent Piazza San Marco, home to the awe ...