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Here are 10 facts about Venice you probably didn’t know.

Venice is known for its bridges. There are 417 bridges in Venice, and 72 of those are private.
Houses in Venice are numbered according to districts, not streets, making it difficult to find addresses, even for postmen. The rule of thumb is to look for a monument, shop, or landmark in close proximity.
There are about 350 gondolas and 400 gondolieri in Venice. On average, gondolas are 11 meters long and weigh around 600 kilos.
In 1608, the Council of Ten approved wearing masks only during the carnival. Those who broke the law were heavily punished. Punishments ranged from two years in prison to public beating and binding to the pillar of shame.
There are 177 canals in Venice. The S-shaped Grand Canal is the biggest and splits the city in two.