Editor's note: The film "Death in Venice," based on the Thomas Mann novel, is about the destructive power of obsessive love. Venice inspires obsession: you feel that you have to capture it, to make it yours before it sinks any further or the saltwater erodes more of its foundations. Every gondola ride, each bridge crossing, every photo of the centuries-old St. Mark's basilica or the Grand Canal, must be treasured. Exquisite and elderly, Venice is to be cherished. We curated the best images of this stunning city for you, so get your Venice wallpaper today!