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Truman Capote said “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.” Well, I second that!
No matter how many cities I travel, Venice has a unique place in my heart. Though it is not my favorite city, with its all sizes of old bridges, windows filled with murano glasses, narrow streets and gondolas swimming in the canals, it is super easy to fall in love with Venice.
I must admit as cliche as it sounds, Venice is a very romantic city. You can see couples on gondols, couples taking photos, couples buying seuvenirs, couples everywhere. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the amazing history and culture of the city.
I think, the first thing one needs to do is to get on a vaporetto and have a tour on Grand Canal. This is the best way to see the attractions along the Grand Canal.
By the end of the 16th century a contest is run in order to renew the old bridge. Among many architect Antonia Ponte won the contest by his Rialto Bridge design. The bridge was opened in 1591. For a long time it was the only bridge for pedestrians and today it is the the oldest bridge on the Grand Canal. The bridge is extremely crowded since it is one of the most important landmarks of Venice and there are small stores along the bridge where you can buy souveniers.
The Santa Maria della Salute was built as an offer to God on 17th century, after many citizen of Venice had been killed by plague. As sad as its story is, the church is an impressive landmark.
Fish Market is a gothic building, located near the Rialto Bidge. Even though it is a modern building, it is one the oldest fish markets in the World.
Piazza San Marco is one of the most beautiful squares where you can see the historical buildings while having coffe in one of the restaurants at the square. Some of the most important buildings in Venice can be seen in this square.
Basilica di San Marco is one of the must see building is Venice. The first basilica wa burned during a revolt againts the doge. The present basilica was completed in 1071 and accepted as one the most important examples of byzantine architecture The bell tower of the basilica Campanile is the only tower in Piazza San Marco with 98,6 meter length.
The Torre dell’Orologio (clocktower) shows the time, the dominant zodiac sign and moon’s current phase. The clock was so reliable that all the clocks in Venice were to be set as this clock.
My advice to the ones who wants to visit Venice would be to get on a gondol. Yes, it is expensive but the gondols go through the small canals unlike vaporetto which only goes through grand canal. Therefore you get to see even the most secluded parts of the city.
On our way back to train station we decided not to use the vaporetto but to get lost in the city as pedestrians. Which was one of the best desicions ever. Narrow streets of Venice is not exactly tourist magnet but that is what's great about it.
Even though it is one of the most touristic cities I've ever been, Venice is a city that everyone should add to their travel bucket list.
4 months 5 days
Till you visit Venice?
Yes! moving to Florence in June :)
Oh how exciting! I miss living in Italy a lot. Wish you best of luck
Just cant wait haha, where are you from lady?
I am from Turkey, lived in Bologna Italy for a year. Where are you from? Why are you moving to Florance?
Oh beautiful! I have heard a lot about turkey but i havent seen it myself, I am from India btw :)
Got into the Florence University of Art so ill be shifting soon!
Why were you there?
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Nice post with beautiful photos!
I completely agree with you ;)
Thank you :)
The feeling of freedom. Wonderful story and very beautiful pictures. They are full with easenes and freedom. I've been to many places in the world, but I've never gotten to Venice. Your story has colored this city in yet another new perspective. Thank you for that. Venice is the first in the line.
Everyone should see a watercity before they die. It is beautiful. Thank you for your nice comment:)
Thanks for the tour!
I have never been to Venise :( Maybe one day... And when I go, i'll try to avoid the tricks of the restaurants: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/22/venice-authorities-step-in-after-four-tourists-charged-1000-for-meal
hahaha :) Hope it was cheaper for you!
Well I was living in Italy that year and everytime I visited Venice it was for a day never stayed the night. So I only had a bite to eat for lunch and coffee, nothing for breakfast or dinner. And I was travelling that year so pretty experienced I was, stayed away from souveniers.
Long story short, it was cheap for me :)
harika fotoğraflar ve mükemmel bir post, ellerine sağlık :)
Teşekkürler, 5 sene öncesi hatırlayabildiğim kadarını yazmaya çalıştım :)
Which language do you speak?
Türkçe :)
what a beautiful place and yes romantic, can't wait to go sometime!
You should go! Beautiful city. Thank you for your support. Appreciate it a lot.
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Venice is very romantic. Gondola guys are quite expensive though : -)
Yes they are, but a very unique experience so i think it's worth it
Amazing journey ! Sadly the city will be under water in a few years from now :/
Probably not in a few years but yes it is sad that its sinking :(
Amazing city, I have been there once, last time in 2011. The photos reminds me :-)
Wonderful photos!
These photos are from 2012, it's been quite a while since I last visited Italy. Hope to have a tour soon
Wow - really nice pics. Venice is on the list for sure!! :)
Thanks for commenting :)
Very good work on this post, made a good read and made me want to go travel... Thumbs up! :)
Thank you :)
Fotoğraflar çok güzel olmuş :)
Teşekkürler :)
When I think of Venice, I think of the gondola. I will include that in my budget when I get there :) Amazing photos btw! :)
You're right Gondola can go through the small canals, "vaporetto" no. It would be great and very romantic for a couple not if somebody is travelling alone. I am sure I will go again one day.
Amazing pics!
Nice city. I'll go there too once i get a second half of the couple :)
Hahah good luck with that :) But speaking from the experience, it's always more fun with a close friend
magnificent!
I love this article ... we keep debating about doing a full For 91 Days in Venice and exploring the main sights BUT also do things so off the radar. It's not an easy city live in, it would be in interesting challenge though. You sure make it look so beautiful!
Venice has always been on my list....hopefully will visit soon. Your photos are beautiful :)
Venice is an amazing ancient city, have heard and red a lot about her...will love to visit someday.
I will visit this place ....Italy the place of beauty .
oh so beautiful, when we did our big overseas travel (we are in Australia) we didn't have money or time to fit in Italy cries i am desperate to get back there. Gorgeous photos you have. sarah
By far my favorite city ever !!! <3