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     | No matter how much you've heard, Venice 
    exceeds all expectations. It is an exotic blend of East and West, of 
    cathedrals and priceless Renaissance art, interwoven with over 400 canals to 
    produce one of the world's most fascinating cities. Slip through the narrow 
    canals on a gondola, bathed in golden sunlight, or stroll the winding, 
    magical streets. | 
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