Venice is located in Italy and is the capital of Veneto region. It has a sunny climate from March to October and cold weather from November to February. Venice is known as the city of canals. Some popular sights in Venice include traveling through the canals on a gondola to see beautiful buildings and learn about the city's history. The Piazza San Marco is the main square with the Basilica di San Marco and Campanile. Other sights are the Ponte dei Sospiri bridge and the Giardini Reali and Giardini Pubblici gardens. Venice is also known for its seafood dishes and celebrates various festivals throughout the year, with Carnival in February