Tucked away among a grouping of islets off Italy's northeast coast, the fish-shaped city of Venice is made up of six neighborhoods, called sestieri. The small islands of Lido, Murano and Burano ...

On the second floor of the Library of Saint Marks in Venice, a map of the world occupies an entire room – and rightfully so, considering its historical significance and imposing size.

Venice's narrow cobblestone streets are perfect for strolling. Keep in mind that street names frequently change and some of them inexplicably lead to dead ends. Instead of relying on a map ...