Tucked away among a grouping of islets off Italy's northeast coast, the fish-shaped city of Venice is made up of ... by a stunning view of the Grand Canal, which terminates here and empties ...

Instead of relying on a map, pay attention to the landmark ... which offers service along the Grand Canal, route nos. 4.1 and 4.2, which service the Venice perimeter and the island of Murano ...

But despite this, Venice never loses its capacity to enchant: stepping out of the station to be greeted by a glittering canal with the dome of San Simeon Piccolo beyond remains heart-stopping ...