V enice is known for many things. It’s a floating city of canals, winding through tourist-filled palazzos with warm salt air and centuries-old architecture. What truly defines the storied Italian city beyond gondolas and gelato is its enduring devotion to art and craftsmanship.

From glassblowing and bookbinding to handmade carnival masks and culinary artistry, the city in Italy ‘s creative legacy continues to pulse through its narrow lanes and hidden workshops. The purveyors of these ancient creative traditions usher in the city’s contemporary support of the arts with world-class art museums, the annual Film Festival, Art Biennale , and Architecture Biennale, drawing a global set of creatives throughout the year.

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