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Torcello Island in Venice was the first island in what expanded to become the vast lagoon city of Venice. It’s the oldest region of Venice to have been continuously populated by people since the downfall of the Roman Empire.

Many Venetian people fled the marshland to seek refuge from barbarians and looters on the marshy lagoon island of Torcello.

Choose from a beautiful range of holiday villas in the Venice area where you can visit Torcello Island and other famous attractions in Venice.

Venice is a spectacular city built within a lagoon on the coast of Veneto. Nicknamed ‘The Floating City’, Venice is built across 118 small islands, many of which are so close together; they’ve been connected by bridges. Come and stay in a superb vacation rental near Venice and sail around this marine city for yourself!

Contrary to popular belief, the many buildings of Venice are not built directly on these islands but rather on wooden platforms supported by wooden stakes hammered into the ground and the seabed around the island shores.

Murano Island in Venice, although classed as one island is actually a connected archipelago of seven islands! Narrow channels network through this closely knit cluster and are linked together by bridges. Murano is famous the world over for its stunning glassworks, especially their glass lamp production.

In 1291, the glass makers of Venice were sent to work only on Murano Island due to the fears of a fire outbreak in Venice city centre where there were many wooden bridges at risk.

Burano Island is a beautiful island in the Venetian lagoon which could technically be called a connected archipelago of four islands linked by bridges.

Situated near Torcello Island, Burano has much to offer tourists on their enchanting trip to Venice.

Choose from a lovely range of villas in the Venice area and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime in this unique marine city!

Spend an exciting day trip here and gaze upon the vibrantly coloured houses scattered all over Burano. Quaint little canals that meander around the island reflect the bright colours of blues, pinks, yellows and greens painted on the neatly lined house which makes it look like something out of a fairy tale!

Venice is a unique city built across a series of islands in a lagoon off the coast of Veneto. Venice city and its islands cover a 212 square mile area and although it has a relatively low population of approximately 80,000 people, it sees an influx of up to 25 million tourists every year!

Of course you’re sure to want to see the famous Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco for example, but here are some tips on how to explore the best of Venice without being squashed together like tourist penguins in the crowds!

Stay in a beautiful villa rental near Venice and experience the delights of this unusual city.