Its medieval streets and brick buildings line the Piazza ... Don’t worry; taking a Florence to Venice day trip by train is actually quicker than you might think with high-speed train services.

Venice’s take on a seafood salad. Tramezzini is a tasty Venetian street food: These triangular sandwiches, with a range of fillings from cheese to meats, can be found at cafes throughout the city.

Venice's narrow cobblestone streets are perfect for strolling ... You might also like Florence ...

Venice's St Mark's Square was closed on Sunday as the historic city suffered its third major flooding in less than a week, while rain lashing the rest of Italy prompted warnings in Florence and Pisa.