Leading from the clock tower in the Piazza to the Rialto, the Merceria is the busiest shopping street in Venice.

Stop in at this well-established shop for your next Carnevale mask, hand-crafted papier-mâché or leather.

Step back into the 14th century when you visit this shop offering unique handmade masks.

Find out what keeps the ancient art of mask-making alive during a visit to this artist's workshop.

No visit to romantic Venice is complete without sampling a true Bellini, the famous prosecco and peach apéritif, at Harry's Bar at the San Marco.

This shop is what dreams are made of with its imaginative puppets and masks that are all handmade and of high quality.

Visitors can admire the famous frescoed room in the Palazzo Labia, featuring Tiepolo's "The Meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra" (1746-1747.)

Since 1929, this has been a popular watering hole and elegant eatery for writers, artists, celebrities and aristocrats.