The unique city of Venice is situated in the north of Italy and spreads across 117 small islands with 150 canals and 409 bridges. Venice has many activities and sights to explore such as taking a trip on a classic gondola ride whilst listening to the oarsman singing opera, visiting the popular Piazza San Marco (St Marks Square) or taking a look around the oldest church in Venice Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto. Venice also has many superb restaurants where you can taste the traditional cuisine and not forgetting the ice cream which comes in all sorts and sizes.