Venice, City in Italy
Venice is a city located in northeastern Italy that spans 118 small islands.
Founded by the Romans in the fifth century, Venice has a rich and significant history.
The city is known worldwide for its art and architecture, and has world-class galleries like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
The preferred mode of transportation within the city is by water or foot as there are no cars.
Venice is sinking at a rate of 1-2 millimeters each year.
Location: Metropolitan City of Venice
Inception: March 25, 0421
Population: 254850
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Website: comune.venezia.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap