Venice is pleasantly lacking in the speeding cars and roaring Vespas of Rome and has a calming effect on all who visit. Here you can make your way through the city either on foot or by boat, enjoying a more relaxed pace of life. Stunning architecture, gondolas and a palatable mix of East and West, this was once a land of inconceivable wealth and power. Today this rich history and cultural past are still very noticeable and there's plenty to keep visitors occupied for days or even weeks.