What is the main waterway through the center of Venice called?
AnswerThe Grand Canal
The Grand Canal snakes through the city in an S shape.
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7 fact-checked facts about Venice's canals, history, art and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the traditional flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat called?
AnswerA gondola
Gondolas are rowed by a standing gondolier.
Going deeper
Which is the oldest bridge across the Grand Canal?
AnswerThe Rialto Bridge
The stone Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591.
Which famous traveler to China was from Venice?
AnswerMarco Polo
Marco Polo was born in the Republic of Venice.
Which basilica stands on Venice's main square?
AnswerSt. Mark's Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica overlooks Piazza San Marco.
Expert level
What was the title of the elected ruler of the Venetian Republic?
AnswerDoge
Doges led Venice for about a thousand years.
The Bridge of Sighs connects the Doge's Palace to what?
AnswerThe prisons
Legend says prisoners sighed at their last view of Venice.
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