Books are piled on boats, bathtubs ... a staircase made of old books opening onto a small canal. "Acqua Alta" is also used to describe Venice’s frequent flooding, and that is where the name ...

guests have complimentary use of the hotel’s vintage wooden boat. • The best free things to do in Venice The unique Hotel L’Orologio sits behind the Rialto produce market on the Grand Canal.

Holly D. Johnson Considered to be the main street of Venice, the roughly 2-mile Grand Canal is one of the city's most popular and highly photographed attractions. Recent travelers recommend hiring ...