The Canal Grande, known as the “Canalizzo” by the Venetians, is the main artery of Venice. This majestic canal extends for approximately 4 kilometers, dividing the city into two parts.

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November 7, 2022

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The Canal Grande, in Venetian Canałazzo, is a main waterway in the lagoon city of Venice that is almost four kilometers long, between 30 and 70 meters wide and up to five meters deep. The first bend of the S-shaped canal is called the Volta di Canal.

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Tommy

May 5, 2019

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With the line 1 to Lino you have a very nice ride

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2. Burano – St. Mark's Campanile loop from Venice

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3. Venice Arsenal – Burano loop from Punta Sabbioni

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Location: Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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1. St. Mark's Square – Rialto Bridge loop from Punta Sabbioni

2. Burano – St. Mark's Campanile loop from Venice

3. Venice Arsenal – Burano loop from Punta Sabbioni

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