Cruise Ships Visit Venice
by Mikebb
Most people arrive in Venice by plane, train, bus or car and never give thought to cruise boat. As Venice is built on many small islands and for many centuries was known for its naval fleet, it is to be expected that cruise boats will frequent this city. On our way to Murano Island we saw the Cruise boats and again whilst walking around the city we came across several boats.
The RIALTO
by MaheshSamtani
Much has been said about the RIALTO bridge in Venice you can read, imagine but nothing to beat the real experience of passing under it, climbing its stairways, shopping in the many stores that it holds, the different colours and expressions at different times of the day, really fantastic.
Basilica of San Marco:...
by AndreasK
Basilica of San Marco: Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance are the principal reference points for the artistic development of Venice. The Byzantine style characterized the first centuries of the city. Marbles and columns arrived from the Middle East at the lagoon city, where projects for the construction of the first great buildings were directed by masters from the East and from Ravenna. The Basilica is a masterpiece of Romanesque-Byzantine style. The first patron saint of Venice was St. Teodoro. In 828 St. Mark the Evangelist substituted him when two merchants smuggled his mortal remains back from Alessandria, Egypt. St. Mark's remains were initially buried in a chapel; then a church was built which evolved into St. Mark's Basilica.
Burano
by sim1
Aaah.... the vaparetto to Burano.... I don't want to show you any pics of Burano in these general tips. Those photos are all in the 'off the beaten path' section. Hmmm, but the boatride is wonderful, and Burano.... just breathtaking! The colours of this place will amaze you.
Gondola rides or a boat to get to work?
by Kodi01
The Italians get through the city in their gondolas and boats to get to work or by foot.
This is very popular with tourist also to ride the canal by gondolas.
I think gondola rides in the canal is very romantic, maybe next time I go there, I will get that chance.