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Gondalier at sunsetPhoto by Anonymous
Venice water taxi airport transferPhoto by Anonymous
This was our travelling music as we floated throug...Photo by Jill M
Burano IslandPhoto by Eirini T, Cyprus
Venice Walking TourPhoto by Graham Walker, United Kingdom
A view from our gondola.Photo by Basab D, United Arab Emirates
Prosecco wine country in the Veneto region of Ital...Photo by Anonymous
Start of our Gondola ride and serenade on a pleasa...Photo by Jonathan B
My husband, son and I on one of the many beautiful...Photo by Scott J
Beautiful canals. The water was nice and fresh.Photo by Cynthia C, USA
This is the actual local operator of the gondola w...Photo by William A, USA
with serenadePhoto by Ciro P, Brazil
Being steered along the back canals.Photo by Sharon B, United Kingdom
On Torcello, we found a bride and groom. Photo by michelle
Our walking tour guide with a handy flag so no ...Photo by cruicka
View from St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.Photo by Danielle V, USA
This is simply amazing italian scenery, a gift ...Photo by MAGALUTCHEEMEE R
Venice from boatPhoto by Kimberly W
View taken from water bus Photo by Christine P
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Venezia, La Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, city of canals and palaces… or tawdry sewer alive with crowds and charlatans?
For a thousand years Venice was one of the most enduring mercantile sea powers on the face of the earth. Today the brilliance and influence have long since faded, leaving a town of tarnished glories, out of time and out of place, so achingly beautiful it's hard not to look for the back of the set.
Gondola Rides & Canal Tours
Water is a fundamental element of Venice. While in any other city you might take a bus or the subway to get where you’re going, in Venice it’s the boat that reigns supreme. No doubt the most ... Continue Reading »
Venice Art & History Tours
Any town with a couple of canals can claim to be the Venice of the North, the Venice of the East or the Venice of Minnesota. But there will only ever be one Venice. The incomparable architecture ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Venice: Suggested Itineraries
Take time to meander - losing yourself in the maze of canals and lanes is one of Venice's principal pleasures. The cluster of sights around the Piazza San Marco are heart-clutchingly beautiful, but ... Continue Reading »
Venice Walking Tours
The ancient city of Venice, named after the goddess Venus, is a treasure trove of sites to see and visit. Built over 117 islands in the middle of a lagoon, you might think that the city could only ... Continue Reading »
Gondola Serenade
Sure it can seem a bit kitsch, but you’re in Venice, the sun is shining or it’s a romantically balmy evening, so what do you do? Take a ride in a gondola! Venice is meant to be viewed from the water, ... Continue Reading »
Top 5 Off-The-Beaten Path Attractions in Venice
It’s easy to get off the beaten path in Venice – just ignore the yellow signs pointing to the Rialto or San Marco or the train station and, hey presto, you’ll be lost and away from the madding crowd ... Continue Reading »
Venice Carnival
In stark contrast to Carnival festivities in Rio, New Orleans and elsewhere, the Carnival of Venice, like the city that hosts it, is straight out of a historical drama. Resurrected by the Italian ... Continue Reading »
Arriving in Venice
There are many ways to arrive in Venice and your first view of this magical city will remain in your mind for a long time. The least romantic or memorable but easiest, is by train (to Venice Santa ... Continue Reading »
Bellinis with the Stars - A Visit to Harry's Bar
Famous for inventing the delicious drink, the Bellini (Prosecco and fresh peach juice), Harry’s Bar is a Venice institution. Located at the end of small Calle Vallaresso not far from San Marco ... Continue Reading »
Best Views of Venice
Venice boasts some of the most spectacular sights in Italy. Here are my top 5 best places to get a good view of Venice. 1. Campanile: It’s the city’s tallest building at 325 ft (99m) and is slap ... Continue Reading »
Carnival in Venice
Life and theater, all in a mask. This is the theme of the 2012 Venice Carnival and what better stage setting could you find for acting out your daily life than Venice. Carnival marks the beginning ... Continue Reading »
Countryside Villas in Veneto
The mainland region surrounding Venice is called the Veneto. This is where the nobility of Venice would escape to when the canals became too stinky to bear in the hottest months. Most of us think ... Continue Reading »
Everything
Venice? ahhhhh lovely, the people are warm and friendly they make your stay even better. A good place to eat is directly across the Grand Canal from the rail station, Papa and son run the ... Continue Reading »
Glass Blowing at Murano
The island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon has been the setting of the glass blowing art work since 1291 when the Republic of the Doges decided to protect the secrets of the art and preserve Venice ... Continue Reading »
Grand Canal Bridges
Venice consists of 117 islands, 150 canals and 409 bridges. The biggest of all the canals is, unsurprisingly, the Grand Canal but it’s only crossed by four bridges. Until three years ago, this ... Continue Reading »
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