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Where is Venice, Italy


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Venice is located in northeastern Italy, in the Veneto region along the Adriatic Sea. It is built on more than 100 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon and connected by canals and bridges. Venice is near cities like Padua, Treviso, Verona, and Mestre. The city covers about 415 square kilometers and has a population of around 260,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 45.44°N latitude and 12.33°E longitude. Venice is famous for its canals, gondolas, St. Mark’s Square, historic palaces, and unique architecture.

Venice Location Map, Italy



Venice (Venezia) City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceMetropolitan City of Venice
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), regional and metropolitan capital
Established5th century AD
Geographic PositionNortheastern Italy, Venetian Lagoon on the Adriatic Sea
Coordinates45.44° N, 12.33° E
Total Area415 km² (including lagoon)
Population255,000
Elevation1 m
Area Code+39 041
Postal Code / ZIP Code30121–30176
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesTourism, Port services, Shipbuilding, Arts and culture
TransportationWater transport (vaporetti), rail hub, Marco Polo Airport, port facilities
ClimateHumid subtropical with Mediterranean influences
Famous AttractionsSt. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge
Known ForCanals, gondolas, historic maritime republic, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Websitehttps://www.comune.venezia.it