Venice is famous for its winding canals and annual Carnival festivities. Would you rather take a gondola ride or celebrate Carnival when you visit the Queen of the Adriatic? See our ultimate Venice Destination Guide, which is packed with the best tips to help you make the most of your trip to this dreamy Italian city. | EF Go Ahead Tours

VENICE FLOODING: There was a near-record high tide in Venice, Italy on Thursday. The Associated Press reports about a quarter of the city was flooded and water levels hit almost 4 feet. | CBS Newspath

WATCH: Venice’s famous waterways are lying bare as the tide has fallen dramatically, just 2 months after the city’s streets were flooded. | NBC News

WATCH: A state of emergency was issued in Venice, Italy after the city flooded this week. The water reached 1.87 meters (6.14ft) above sea level Tuesday... it's the worse flooding they've seen in more than 50 years #8NN READ MORE: http://bit.ly/352cm0D?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_8_News_Now | 8 News Now

Gondola ride through the canals of Venice Credit YT: EBS Video | Be There