𝟐𝟏 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰! 1. 118 Islands: Venice is built on 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, all connected by more than 400 bridges. 2. Car-Free City: There are no cars or roads in Venice’s historic center—residents and visitors rely on walking or boats to get around. 3. St. Mark’s Basilica: Known as the “Church of Gold,” St. Mark’s Basilica is adorned with over 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics, many dating back to the 11th century. 4. Th