Venice may be romantic, filled with art treasures and the host of a multitude of some of the finest architecture in the world, but Venice is much, much more than this.
A good example of what Venice has to offer is St. Mark's Basilica. The rival of St. Peter's in Rome, this church is not as large and grand as its rival but reveals amazing work that is considered some of the finest anywhere.
Located outside the Basilica di San Marco is the Campanile, which has served as its belltower. A place to call the faithful and more, the church is known to have housed military lookouts to keep Venice safe during dangerous times. The purpose of the church today is simply aesthetic but one that delights visitors from around the world on a daily basis.
The Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) hosts them both among other things. The Square is a fabulous sight in itself, but also serves as a great gathering spot for tourists. A substantial clock tower is housed here, and the square provides access to the Doge's palace. A lack of traffic and vehicle noise is a huge reason that the Square lends itself to Venice's grace and charm.
Venice is best known for other things like gondola rides through its canals. While boating down the city's main waterway (the Grand Canal) or through the many different secondary channels, a magnificent view of the city can be had.
The Rialto and other main bridges cross the Grand Canal and provide another spectacular sight whether moving up the Canal in a vaporetto or in a gondola. The vantage point from the Canal offers some of the best views in the city.
The Grand Canal offers easy access to the loggia of the Ca' d'Oro and just a short ride on a vaporetto will take you to the Palazzo Grassi. Both places are very good examples of Venetian architecture.
In other examples, a short boat ride away offers different styles of Venice such as the Villas of Venice. Beginning in the early 1700s, Villa Pisani was modeled on Versailles in Paris. A creation which is one of many by the world famous architect Palladino can be found at La Rotunda. And Villa Cornaro as well as the Villa Contatini- Camerini are housed by Padova.
Some islands to visit that are only a short trip from the main city are Murano and Burano. Murano offers famed glass works by artisans of Venice who are world renowned for their skills. Burano is a museum offering displays of lace the craftsmen in Venice have been creating for centuries.
See a large collection of the master Renaissance painter Tintoretto and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and see work by others at the Gallerie dell'Accademia. La Fenice offers other arts of Venice such as paintings, architecture and opera all in one place.
The 2 weeks before lent is the best time to visit, as the Carnevale lets you become a theater performer. You'll be able to take a mask home for memories, and the experience will definitely last a lifetime. - 15266
A good example of what Venice has to offer is St. Mark's Basilica. The rival of St. Peter's in Rome, this church is not as large and grand as its rival but reveals amazing work that is considered some of the finest anywhere.
Located outside the Basilica di San Marco is the Campanile, which has served as its belltower. A place to call the faithful and more, the church is known to have housed military lookouts to keep Venice safe during dangerous times. The purpose of the church today is simply aesthetic but one that delights visitors from around the world on a daily basis.
The Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) hosts them both among other things. The Square is a fabulous sight in itself, but also serves as a great gathering spot for tourists. A substantial clock tower is housed here, and the square provides access to the Doge's palace. A lack of traffic and vehicle noise is a huge reason that the Square lends itself to Venice's grace and charm.
Venice is best known for other things like gondola rides through its canals. While boating down the city's main waterway (the Grand Canal) or through the many different secondary channels, a magnificent view of the city can be had.
The Rialto and other main bridges cross the Grand Canal and provide another spectacular sight whether moving up the Canal in a vaporetto or in a gondola. The vantage point from the Canal offers some of the best views in the city.
The Grand Canal offers easy access to the loggia of the Ca' d'Oro and just a short ride on a vaporetto will take you to the Palazzo Grassi. Both places are very good examples of Venetian architecture.
In other examples, a short boat ride away offers different styles of Venice such as the Villas of Venice. Beginning in the early 1700s, Villa Pisani was modeled on Versailles in Paris. A creation which is one of many by the world famous architect Palladino can be found at La Rotunda. And Villa Cornaro as well as the Villa Contatini- Camerini are housed by Padova.
Some islands to visit that are only a short trip from the main city are Murano and Burano. Murano offers famed glass works by artisans of Venice who are world renowned for their skills. Burano is a museum offering displays of lace the craftsmen in Venice have been creating for centuries.
See a large collection of the master Renaissance painter Tintoretto and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and see work by others at the Gallerie dell'Accademia. La Fenice offers other arts of Venice such as paintings, architecture and opera all in one place.
The 2 weeks before lent is the best time to visit, as the Carnevale lets you become a theater performer. You'll be able to take a mask home for memories, and the experience will definitely last a lifetime. - 15266
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