PROSECCO
by sunlovey
Drinking prosecco is central to having a blissful time in Venezia....
Prosecco is Italy's BRILLIANT answer to crisp, refreshing, well-made sparkling wine at a reasonable price. It is produced in the region of Veneto, specifically in Conegliano just 50 km from Venice. Prosecco is the name of the actual grape used to make it.
Something I've learned on my many trips to Italy is that it's a good idea to drink wine from the region you're visiting if at all possible. They appreciate it, it gives you a new sense of where you are and it's oftentimes better priced.
When in Venice, it's prosecco for lunch and dinner, because something about being there (or should I say EVERYthing about being there) puts us in a celebratory mood. I highly suggest you atleast have a glass with dinner. And make sure you say a toast (or as they say in Italy, Cin cin! or Salute!) before you take a sip. You are in one of the most beautiful cities in the world after all. I love the early evening in Venice, this is when we often dip into a bar or osteria for our first leisurely bottle of prosecco and perhaps some crostini. Take your time and enjoy every sip/bite... Then stroll around a bit more before you settle in for a scrumptuous dinner. Gosh I LOVE eating in Italy.....
Campanile di San Marco...
by AndreasK
Campanile di San Marco (campanile means 'bell tower') was constructed in the 10th century and received an overhaul in the 1500s after being damaged by an earthquake, giving it the profile that we see today. Inside the bell tower there are five large cast iron bells. Each bell has a name and a purpose; Marangona rang mornings and evenings at the beginning and end of the work day, Maleficio rang for capital executions, Nona rang at the 9th hour, Trottiera called magistrates to meetings in the Palazzo Ducale, and the bell of Pregadi called senators to the Palace.
With a Gondola...
by Aggeliki
The Gondola is a traditional Venetian rowing boat. Gondolas were for centuries the chief means of transportation within Venice and still have a role in public transport.
Its a kind of touristic local custom, but its worth for one time in your life. The cost for half an hour is about 60-80 euro.(depends of the season).
Tip: A Venetian tradition dictates that couples must kiss under every bridge for Eternal Love.Dont forget this!!!
Overcrowded place
by croisbeauty
Venezia is definetely overcrowded place, especially in the summer and during the holidays. This is how it looks around Ponte Paglia during the Easter holidays at noon, you hardly can walk around. Do not even think about visiting interiors of San Marco or Palazzo Ducale at that specific time, it is almost mission impossible.
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Hidden Chapel - inscription
La Cantina on Strada Nuova
in one of the smaller canals (180 of them)
Gondolas in Venice
