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The first of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. It is the oldest bridge across the canal and probably the most famous in the city. The stone bridge connects San Polo and San Marco. On both sides of the bridge, there are busy markets. The bridge is always busy in the day and serves as a good meeting spot at night.

The Riva degli Schiavoni is Venice’s principal waterfront and still is the most popular promenade in Venice. The gray brick walkway of the Riva degli Schiavoni commences outside the Doges Palace and then crosses the Rio del Palazzo via the Ponte della Paglia. Rarely crossed anymore, the Ponte della Paglia connects San Marco and Castello and guarded constantly by Eroi warriors.

Also known as the Bridge of Sighs, this bridge is made of white limestone and has windows with stone bars. It passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the Piombi prison to the Ducal Palace. On the San Marco side, the door to the bridge is locked, barred, and guarded at all time.

Literally, "bridge of the barefoot", is one of only four bridges in Venice to span the Grand Canal. The bridge connects the sestieri of Santa Croce and Cannaregio. On the north side, Cannaregio, are the Chiesa degli Scalzi and the Santa Lucia railway station. The south side, Santa Croce, is close to the bus station Piazzale Roma. Of course the buses and train do not run anymore.

The third bridge in Venice to span the Grand Canal. It crosses near the southern end of the canal, and is named for the Accademia galleries. It connects San Marco or Dorsoduro. This bridge is made of stone like many of the other bridges in Venice.

The fourth bridge over the Grand Canal. This bridge is made of steel and connects Cannaregio to Santa Croce. It is the most modern bridge in Venice and also the newest.

A Catholic church in Venice, dedicated to the Apostle Paul. It gives its name to the San Polo sestiere of the city. However the church is no longer used for worship purposes. Nowadays it is the most popular club venue in all of Venice. The alter was moved into storage, the pews were discarded, and the new interior décor reminds one of the Amnesia Nightclub in NYC.

The largest campo in Venice, Italy, the second largest Venetian public square after the Piazza San Marco. Originally dedicated to grazing and agriculture, in 1493 it was entirely paved, a well (one of the few fountains to be found in Venice) being placed in the middle. It was subsequently used as the scene of many a bullfight, mass sermons and masked balls. After the 17th century the poor's market was moved here from Piazza San Marco. It remains to this day one of the most popular Carnival venues.

The main market in Venice is located alongside the Grand Canal, to the north-west of the Rialto Bridge in the district of San Polo. The Mercato is like a world bazaar. There is a shop for everyone here due the extensive variety of shops.

Mascherata Records is the most prominent record label in Venice. The record label was established after Alaric Buchanan was elected Regis and now calls the Palazzo Bernardo San Polo its home. Many of Venice’s renowned vocal artists can sometimes be spotted walking into the pale, stone building, including the beloved Maddalena DeFiore.

This little outdoor theater near the Rialto Bridge. The theater provides free entertainment for the citizens of Venice, courtesy of the pro bono work of actors, singers, and dancers. La Rose Bianca Teatro usually caters to a younger crowd, mostly performing stage versions of fairytales.

“Church of the Barefoot”. This beautiful, majestic white church was named for the barefoot Carmelite monks who once called it home. The church has two stories of Corinthian columns and is decorated with religious statues. Above the double wooden door is a statue of Mary and the baby Jesus. Inside the church, the final resting places of the Doges of Venice line the walls. Now the defense divisions of the Eroi use it as place of relaxation. Pews have been replaced by comfortable chairs and sofas, and of course there are a few televisions. The church is also a nice place for the Eroi soldiers to get a free meal once in a while.

Not too far from the Chiesa degli Scalzi, there is an open area covered in obstacle courses. The Campo di Allenamento is an outdoor training facility used by the defense division of the Eroi. Here they can both train physically and supernaturally.

The area of Venice in which Jews were compelled to live under the Venetian Republic. The ghetto is in the center of Cannaregio and is sprawling with shops and culture. Contrary to its name, the Ghetto is in superb condition and doesn’t look much like a ghetto at all. Now it is used as a residency for the general public who live in Cannaregio.

Correctly the Palazzo Santa Sofia is regarded as one of the most beautiful palazzi on the Grand Canal in Venice. One of the older palazzi, it has always been known as Ca' d'Oro or golden house due to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls. Once a gallery to the public, it is now an indoors athletic center. Various exercise machines fill the second and third story of the palace. Showers have been installed on the first story, so that the Venetians may refresh themselves after their work out.

The Ca' Vendramin Calergi is a palazzo on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. At one time, it was both a Venice Casino and a museum dedicated to the composer, Richard Wagner. Well no offense to Wagner, the Venetians have converted the museum section of the palace into another part of the casino. Now the palace is a 24-hour casino complete with card tables, slots, and roulette.

Commonly known simply as the Carmini, is a small church in the sestiere of Dorsoduro in Venice. It nestles against the former Scuola Grande di Santa Maria del Carmelo, also known as the Scuola dei Carmini. The church is constructed with a brick and marble facade contains sculpted lunettes. Among the roofline decorations are images of Elisha and Elijah, thought to be founders of the Carmelite order that once resided there. Now it is used as a kind of dormitory for the members of the healing division of the Eroi.

A museum gallery of pre-19th century art in Venice, northern Italy. Situated on the south bank of the Grand Canal, it gives its name to one of the three bridges across the canal, the Ponte dell'Accademia, and to the boat landing station for the vaporetto water bus. It was originally created as an art school. Now it’s the main hospital of the healing division of the Eroi.

This square is one of the most characteristic of the city hosting the main fish and herb markets. In the center of the square stands a single building built in 1725 used as the headquarters of the school of the Varoteri. Now it is the market of the Dorsoduro where the Eroi healers attain most of their medical supplies. Also, a few dealers can sometimes be spotted supplying their patrons with less than legal medical toxins on the recesses of the square.

A church located in the middle of a residential district of Venice. The origin of the church's name is unknown. The Venetians of Santa Croce still use the church as a church. They could not covert all of the churches into another convenience. It is made of brown bricks, and it is one of the smaller churches in Venice.

The only place in Venice where one can find cars and other vehicles, however it is almost void of them now. The Venetians got rid of the cars and buses and transformed the Piazalle Roma into an outdoor mall. It’s line with shops and bistros. Bordering the town, there are a few apartment buildings. One can still see the skid marks on the old roads.

A Byzantine palazzo on the Grand Canal of Venice. During its early history, the palazzo also served as a home to many visiting dignitaries. In modern times, it was transformed into a natural history museum. The Venetians still use it as a natural history museum, complete with historical collections of flora and fauna, fossils, and an aquarium.

Inseguire il Drago is a secret drug den where the drug dealers of Venice receive most of their business. The interior is decorated like one of the opium dens of the late nineteenth century. It is located in an elegant house in busy part of Santa Croce. The Eroi have been trying to find the den for years, but because it’s in plain sight they’ve yet to find it.

The cathedral of Venice, is the most famous of the city's churches. It lies on St Mark's Square and it is connected to the Palazzo Ducale di Venezia. Originally it was the "chapel" of the Venetian rulers, and not the city's cathedral. The basilica is now used as the court of the Favole and the Venetian elite. The alter was replaced with a throne for the Regis of Venice, and the pews were removed so that there would be room for musicians, buffet tables, and other paraphernalia that the social elite might need.

The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice. The palace connects to the Basilica di San Marco and serves as a residence to the royal family of Venice, the Favole. Its two most visible facades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St Mark's Square, or rather the Piazzetta. The use of arcading in the lower stories produces an interesting "gravity-defying" effect. There is also effective use of color contrasts.

The principle square of Venice. The Piazza has several shops creating its border. The square is made out of stone and is known for its masked festivals. The Piazza San Marco is the place to be seen. The Venetian elite come here to showoff and to be fawned over. Also every year at Carnivale, the Favole hold an extravagant celebration that puts every New Year’s festival to shame.

Teatro La Fenice is an opera house in Venice, Italy. It is one of the most famous theatres in Europe, the site of many famous operatic premieres. Inside its golden halls, the theatrically talented celebrities of Venice perform their most elaborate or classic acts. FYI: Getting tickets to the opera house is hard, but getting backstage passes is even harder.

Chiesa di San Zaccaria is a large edifice, located in the quiet Campo San Zaccaria, just off the waterfront to the south east of Basilica di San Marco. It is a large white Gothic and Renaissance style church that supposedly contains the body of St. Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. Nowadays, the church is the headquarters of the Reietto and the home of the Reietto leaders.

Campo San Zaccaria is a small open area in front if the Chiesa di San Zaccaria. Like the church, the campo is located near the waterfront south east of the Basilica di San Marco. It’s a popular place for the Reietto to hang out.

A shipyard and naval depot that played a leading role in Venetian empire-building. It was one of the most important areas of Venice, lying in the Castello sestiere. There are still ships is the Arsenale, but they are rarely used. The Reietto keep their boats there when they are not traveling up and down the Grand Canal. The Arsenale was also made into a type of markets Selection is not as broad as the Mercati di Rialto, but it has the essentials.

Piombi is a prison adjacent to the Doge's Palace in Venice. The name refers to the upper part of the building under a roof that was covered with slabs of lead. The prison is connected to the Ducal Palace by the Bridge of Sighs.

Scuola Grande di San Marco originally was the home to one of the six major Scuole Grandi of Venice. The scuola is located on the Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest squares in the Venice. Now the Reietto use the white stone building as a hospital.