I visited Venice three times while I was in northern Italy. The first time was absolutely amazing and I took tons of photos. The second time I came back to visit the parts that I missed the first time. The third time I came back to explore even more but found I had mostly done at all.
This is because Venice is incredibly beautiful it is also very small and very crowded. I think it is absolutely perfect city to spend a day or two in but probably not for longer. Sure with more time you can try to relax in the cafés or enjoy the local cuisine but at the same time you will have to deal with the thousands of tourists in the shops that cater to them.
So while I am glad I do not live there I am extremely happy I was able to go. The city had incredible food and some amazing shops and cafés. The ocean, beaches, and canals were just the icing on the cake to an already amazing city.
