venice is a famous city in the northeastern part of italy what makes this city famous are the canals and waterways that are spread throughout the citythe city itself is built on various islands situated on the so called venetian lagoon which is part of two rivers namely po and piave with all the water surrounding much of the city venice is called built in waterthe water features of venice and all of the city s beautiful buildings and architectural landmarks are considered world famoushat makes this city famous are the canals and waterways that are spread throughout the city the city itself is built on various islands situated on the so called venetian lagoon which is part of two rivers namely po and piave with all the water surrounding much of the city venice is called built in water