Which City of the World is known as the City of Canals?

Think of a city that really floats on water! Instead of busy roads and noisy transport, that city uses canals as its roads and boats as transport medium. This place makes you feel like a living in painting. It is a world where you trade your cars keys for a boat ride, getting a beautiful view of canals and stone bridges.

Let’s know about this beautiful wonder of the world, which is also got the title of “City of Canals.”

Which City is known as the City of Canals?

Venice City, located in Italy, known as the City of Canals. The city got the title as there are more than 400 bridges around the city and waterways are the main means of transportation in this city. The city is separated by 150 canals. There are many other cities across the world, still, Venice holds the title of “City of Canals” because of its rich history of waterways.

Why is Venice known as the City of Canals?

Here are some reasons why Venice earned the title of “City of Canals”:

• The first reason is its location, Venice city is built across 180 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, separated by 150 canals and linked by 400+ bridges.
• Another reason is means of transport. The canal system serves as the primary transportation network, with the 3.8 kilometers Grand Canal acting as the main “thoroughfare.”
• As the city is likely to be built on the top of these sunken wooden foundations, the city appears to float on water.

Location of Venice

Venice is located in the northeastern Italy. It also serves as the capital of Veneto region. It lies within the shallow Ventian Lagoon at the head of the Adriatic Sea, which is the situated between the mouths of the Po and Piave Rivers.

Largest Canal of Venice City

As there are about 150 canals in the city, so there must be the largest one also. The largest canal of Venice city is Grand Canal, which acts as the city’s main waterway.

About Grand Canal of Venice City:

• Length: 3.8 km
• Breadth: 30-90 meters
• Depth: 5 meters
• Bridges: Over four bridges including, the Ponte di Rialto, Ponte dell’Accademia, Ponte degli Scalzi and Ponte della Constituzione.

Interesting Facts About the Venice City

• Venice is built on millions of wooden piles driving into mud, so we can also say, it is built on upside-down forest. 
• As in this city, the primary means of transport is waterways, other vehicles (cars, bicycles etc.) are prohibited.
• The Grand Canal, largest canal of Venice, is S-shaped street.
• The narrowest street of the Venice City is the Varisco alley, which is only 53 centimeters wide.