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The Grand Canal of Venice is one the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Venice is primarily composed of a chain of picturesque islands and canals, making it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The Grand Canal is the major thoroughfare of Venice, connecting all parts of the city directly or through minor canals. Also known as Canal Grande, it shapes like a backwards letter S, measuring approximately two miles in length. You can find the most spectacular buildings and all kinds of boats along the Grande that never fail to mesmerize its visitors. The best way to discover the beauty of the Venice is by a boat. Thousands of tourists travel to Venice every year from worldwide destinations, and enjoy exciting Gondola rides on the Grand Canal. In fact, no tour to Italy is complete without a visit to Venice, and a memorable Gondola ride on the beautiful Grand Canal.

The Grand Canal in Venice is over 2 miles long in "S" shape and features three bridges- the Ponte dei Scalzi, the Ponte dell'Accademia and the famous Rialto Bridge. It starts from the lagoon at the train station and ends by the Canal of San Marco at the San Marco.

The widest point of the Canal Grande is at the Piazza San Marco end that is roughly 350 feet in width, while its normal width is about half that. Its banks are lined with most spectacular buildings of the city, including splendid palaces, palazzo, churches and warehouses. Amongst the most popular Venice attractions along the Canal Grande include the San Marco Piazza, Santa Maria della Salute, Natural History Museum, International Gallery of Modern Art, and several palazzos and churches such as the Ca' Rezzonico, Ca d'Oro, Ca' Foscari, Palazzo Barbarigo and the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni.

Most of the visitors to Venice enjoy gondola rides on the Grand Canal, as it's the best way to discover the natural, architectural and cultural beauty of Venice. You too can visit this wonderful city of Italy on your tours to Venice with Travour. Travour offers you especially designed tour packages for Venice and other popular tourist destinations of Italy. Find an ideal Venice tour package for you, or suggest your own customized tour of Venice and we will provide you all the necessary tour guidance. Go ahead and book your lifetime Venice tour with Travour right now.

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