Venice, Italy -

“Venice is a floating master piece and a gondola ride back in time” This watery world is built on 118 small islands proclaiming the Byzantine domes and palazzos that ruled the Mediterranean world. The above picture is of the Rialto Bridge which spans the Grand Canal in Venice. This acts as a dividing line for the districts of San Marco and San Polo. This bridge is considered to be “The True Heart” of Venice.

Experience

“Your visit to Venice becomes a perpetual love affair” – HENRY JAMES Step back in time to explore Venezia, the Queen of the Adriatic with its narrow alleys, cobbled stone streets, hidden boutiques and road side cafes that line the grand canal. A wonder in itself. A romantic getaway, I would put it as, cruising the famed gondolas on the grand canal and taking in this watery city canal by canal…. I become nostalgic! For the dignified, I recommend to take a seat at the Bar Dandolo, Hotel Danieli to be accompanied with a candle light dinner at the Gritti Palace’s open at terrace.

Travel Tips

  • Try to avoid doing what most travelers do when they arrive in Venice…., get lost!
    Since the City has no local transport except the vaporetto (water bus) One has to explore Venice on foot which is a unique experience.
    My advice would be to grab a map or rather toss the map and wander yourself!
  • I would recommend a day trip to Burano, Murano islands for its lace outfits and glass factory respectively. Hence, booking in advance would help.

Highlights

  • The Grand Canal, is a main street of Venice which is a 2 mile long aquatic thoroughfare lined with Roman Architecture. To feel this beautiful nature’s wonder one must take the vaporetto (water bus) and float through 1000 years of Venetian history that surrounds you.
  • The Cathedral Basilica of St. Mark is a Cathedral Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice. It is one of the best known examples of Italo – Byzantine Architecture.
    It’s an iconic cathedral with gilded interiors, myriad mosaics and intricate exterior.
  • For the art lovers, the pink and white marble palace known as Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) right opposite the Basilica are filled with paintings by Veronese, Tintoretto and other Venetian masters.
  • VENETIAN MASKS, CENTURIES – OLD TRADITION OF VENICE, are typically worn during the Carnival but have been used on many other occasions usually as a device for hiding the wearer’s identity and social status. These masks are characterized by their Ornate designs featuring bright colours and decorations in baroque style.
    Venice’s famous Carnevale, a hedonistic one, with rich damasks, powdered wigs, elaborate costumes and masks of characters from Italy’s Commedia dell’Arte, lasts 2 weeks prior to Ash Wednesday though the Venetians celebrate this the year round.
  • The Voga Lunga is a kind of aquatic marathon, a 20 mile race among 1500 boats of all shapes and sizes is a visitors delight in late May or early June.
  • For the movie buffs, The Biennale’s Venice Film Festival, every August, brings celebs and Filmmakers from around the world.
  • Do not miss the colourful line of houses which are at their charming best in Burano, an island in the Venetian lagoon, northern Italy.
    It is also known as the “Coloured Island of Lace” as lace making in Burano is the main craftsmanship attraction.
    It is easily accessible from Venice by a boat which takes about forty minutes.
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