Venice Day One
A Day in our trip to Venice. Venice is such a fun place to spend a few days, walking the streets and enjoying the view and food.
Attractions in Venice
St Marks Basilica Venice
St Marks Basilica Venice One of the world-renowned architectural wonders of Venice rests in St. Mark’s square, among many other beautiful structures. If you’re going on a trip to this beautiful city, you should definitely set aside time to enter the great St. Mark’s Basilica. You c...
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The Doges Palace Venice
The Doges Palace Venice As many people will tell you, there are almost too many beautiful sights and tourist spots in Venice to fill your day with. But if there’s one cultural spot you’d be crazy not to visit, it’s The Doge's Palace. This historical building, referred to by locals a...
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Gondola Rides in Venice
Gondola Rides in Venice What better way to top off your stay in Venice than to experience what you’ve only ever seen in movies? You can almost hear the melodious voice singing “When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie…” as you glide along the glistening water on a gondola, fe...
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The Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge Venice The Rialto Bridge is yet another structure in Venice that is not only famous for its architecture, but its place in Venetian history as well. When traveling to Italy, it’s a well accepted fact that you don’t just go there to marvel at the beauty of the structure...
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St Marks Campanile
St Marks Campanile Venice There are many things to see once you get to Venice, and its easy to be overwhelmed by all the sights and sounds. Take the Piazza San Marco, for example. It’s just teeming with activity! You could marvel at St Marks Basilica, and if you already have, chances are you hav...
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Santi Giovanni e Paolo Venice
Santi Giovanni e Paolo Venice What is beautiful about Venice is that they add a beautiful element to almost all of the things they hold important to them. Their government buildings, their marketplaces, their residences, and of course, even their religion. Churches and basilicas in Venice a...
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Burano Island Venice
Burano Island Venice When you travel to Venice to experience culture and history, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that Venice itself isn’t the only interesting spot in the area. There are many nearby islands that are part of the Venetian lagoon, and each island is a tourist spot a...
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Murano Island Venice
Murano Island Venice As you step into the magical city of Venice, you can almost view the scenery accompanied by a beautiful orchestra in the background. Many people might think that this beauty would be limited to the main island where St. Mark’s square, the clock tower, the grand canal, o...
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The Grand Canal Venice
The Grand Canal Venice When people mention the city of Venice, there is hardly any doubt that most will think of the same thing: the famous Grand Canal, or Canalazzo. Almost instantly their heads will be filled with images of a starry night or beautiful sky, glistening reflections on the water,...
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St Marks Clock Tower Venice
St Marks Clock Tower Venice (Torre dell'Orologio) Many people have a kind of fascination with clocks. I can’t exactly explain why, but we see it a lot in stories or movies about fantasy and magic. Those big, towering clocks that glisten in the night, with the stars as a magical backgro...
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Nightlife in Venice
Nightlife in Venice Venice Jazz Club Venice Jazz Club has a small, comfortable setting with a terrific group of local musicians who perform there regularly. The host (owner/pianist) is really friendly. He does an excellent job entertaining and promoting a great atmosphere. It is a great p...
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Shopping In Venice
Shopping In Venice Rialto Market A daily market, with Venetian specialties. A lively place, with many locals and tourists. They have a slew of little stands selling everything. From clothes, to Venetian masks, artwork, and key chains. They also sell fresh fruit, veggies and seafood. Prod...
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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo Venice Italy
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo Venice Italy Tucked away from common view, it might be easy for the everyday passerby to miss the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. It’s kind of like a small, hidden palace that used to be owned by the Contarini family. Like a lot of the popular structures in Venic...
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Guggenheim Museum Venice
Guggenheim Museum Venice Peggy Guggenheim Collection Guggenheim Museum Venice is situated on The Grand Canal. It is considered to be one of the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the 20th century. The collection is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni,...
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Santa Maria della Salute Venice
Santa Maria della Salute Venice Church of Santa Maria della Salute Santa Maria della Salute Venice is certainly one of the most iconic buildings in Venice. A spectacular building situated along the Grand Canal, makes for a stunning backdrop. It's also in a great position for panora...
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