Venice's reputation for beauty is world renowned. Its ancient history, canals and architecture have been celebrated by travellers, artists and writers for centuries.
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Outside Italy, there are many towns and cities across Europe that also share Venice's reputation. These canal-crossed communities can be known as Little Venice, Venices of the North or Venices of the East.
Let's explore some of Europe's 'other Venices'.
Little Venice, London
A neighbourhood near Paddington station in the west of London, centred around the junction of three canals, is known as Little Venice.