Venice is built entirely on water. It is like no other place in the world. No matter how many times you have seen it in movies or TV commercials, the real thing is more dreamlike than you could ever imagine. It is worth taking the trip to the monuments, piazzas and historic Venice, like the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale. You will also want to walk through this city's lesser-known neighborhoods to understand the magic of Venice. And not to be missed when visiting Venice is a ride on a Gondola along the canals.