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Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for its celebrated art and architecture. The city has an average of 50,000 tourists a day (2007 estimate). In 2006, it was the world's 28th most internationally visited city, with 2.927 million international arrivals that year.
Some of Venice's most famous attractions include: 1  Saint Mark's Square: Piazza San Marco is the main square of Venice surrounded by chic sidewalk cafÃ©s and fancy shops. 2  Saint Mark's Basilica: Basilica di San Marco, consecrated in 832 AD, is a beautiful church blending the architecture of East and West.