Venice is one of the most famous cities in the world, and its fame has something to do with the many canals that make up its “streets.” A city built on over 100 different islands, Venice is historically a city that was navigated through the use of bridges and boats. Gondoliers are a cultural symbol of the city, as are the long, elegant boats known as gondolas. Naturally, a question many people have is, “Can you swim in Venice’s canals?”. In short, you shouldn’t swim in the canals. Here’s why.