Venice is the capital city of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. It’s famously known as the city of canals. Venice is one of the world’s oldest and most unique cities with its rich history and charm. It is the region's economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since the Renaissance, Venice is renowned for influencing other cities around the world. It is famous for its stunning canals, beautiful ancient buildings, Piazza San Marco, Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge.

Based on the latest census data, Venice had a population of 261,905 in 2019. The city is known for its rich history, unique architecture and famous canals. The city is entirely pedestrianized, making it the largest car-free area in Europe. Venice is also famous for its art, particularly the Venetian Renaissance. Venice has been known as the 'La Dominante,' 'Serenissima,' 'Queen of the Adriatic,' 'City of Water,' 'City of Masks,' 'City of Bridges,' 'The Floating City,' and 'City of Canals.' In Venice, there are 417 bridges, and 72 of those are private. The S-shaped Grand Canal is the biggest canal in Venice.

Venice's economy is primarily driven by tourism, but also includes sectors like manufacturing, shipbuilding and services. The city has a vibrant culture steeped in commerce. The Port of Venice handles over 30 million tons of cargo every year.

Venice’s unique infrastructure revolves around its extensive canal system and the use of boats for transportation. The city faces unique challenges due to rising sea levels and subsidence. The MOSE Project is a notable infrastructure project aimed at protecting Venice from flooding.