Venice – Venezia Touristic Video Because there isn’t an airport on Venice, other ways to get to the sprawling archipelago of 120 islands include the bus & train. If you’re driving, a large parkade will store your vehicle for the duration of your stay, when boat transport is the only way. 310,000 people live amongst distinctive architecture in a city that produced artists like Titian and Tintoretto. Splendid hand blown Murano glass is a best buy in this expensive city.