Real Beauty
by Half_Full
Make sure to look around the corner. After you have DONE the museums and galleries, take the time to see the Venusians. I remember young men pushing carts full of produce, gondoliers yelling left or right as they approached a canal intersection, flower boxes in full bloom being cared for by a young woman, ... My best memories were of a random stroll through the less traveled streets enjoying the architecture, canals, cobbeled streets and bridges. With no predetermined destination you will see more of Venice than the guide books portray. Take a map of Venice with you, but only use it when you want to find your way back to your hotel.
See 'The Bridge Of Sighs'...
by steventilly
See 'The Bridge Of Sighs'
Supposedly named after the sighs of the prisoners who were led across this bridge from the cells of the Palace to their place of execution!
Grim past, loveley bridge.
A RIDE IN GONDOLA
Ok, is a too...
by SirRichard
A RIDE IN GONDOLA
Ok, is a too touristis atraction, but what's Venice without gondolas? You can do it from 1/2 hour to the whole day. You can even bargain with the gondoliero, but the prices are high and there are queues for a ride! It will cost you no less than 80.000 lire/hour (prices of 2000). Tell the driver to go through the quieter little channels, in Grand Canal is not so romantc.
The carnival in Venice.
by Maurizioago
It is said that its origin comes from a victory of Venice in the war against Ulric; Patriarca of Aquileia, in the year 1162.
At Carnival time there are many people of all ages wearing masks. In the city you can enjoy several street performances; parades, and other attractions.
An Excellent Map
by calcaf38
A map is indispensable in Venice since the canals and the alleys combine into mazes. Everywhere, you see visitors - and locals - poring over maps. The sun and your natural compass don't help, as you tend to get confused in dark corners.
My family and I were carrying all sorts of maps. It became clear quickly that mine, the Waterproof Venice Map by Rough Guide Maps, was the best. It was the most accurate, the easiest to read, and the most resistant. I'm not usually very sentimental about maps, but this is truly perfection on (recycled and biodegradable) paper.
On the day of my departure, I needed to walk to the bus station at Piazzale Roma at 5:00 a.m. I used my map to draw myself schematic directions, and I am glad I did. Even with a practice run the day before under my belt, it was confusing.
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View of Venice on our way to Lido
A lovely surprise
Waiting for our water taxi to Marco Polo Airport
a bench of emotive poetry
