Strolling, Venice

  San Marco Piazza
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  • San Marco Piazza
      San Marco Piazza
    by suvanki
  • People watching from under the bridge
      People watching from under the bridge
    by grandmaR
  •   Strolling
    by grandmaR
  • Walking after dinner
      Walking after dinner
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  • Lights at night
      Lights at night
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Strolling: Nictitropic Agenda
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Pink_Pash 36 reviews

While in Venice, I was drawn into the Piazza San Marco scene like any other tourist. It's part of the charm of visiting Italy and doing all the touristy things you will not admit to later when you've become a seasoned traveler (i.e. "I am holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa" snapshot).
Yes, the music is great and the drinks are divine, but the price is sky high as well. If you haven't been in Italy before, you may be unfamiliar with the concept of the coperto (cover charge to sit at a table, yes, just to sit, it's part of the experience so don't complain, just enjoy it), but either way, if you want a quick drink and a bit of a stroll, just go into a bar or cafe and order your drink to go. Yes, it can be done.
If there is one place I would recommend, it would be an incredible night spot I came upon in the vecinity of the Accademmia. It doesn't have a name, at least what I recall of it, but it looks just like any other Venice entry way into a house. Once in, you see a bar, some arcade games, the loo, and a dancefloor. I was quite surprised that there was a discotheque hidden away in the calles by the Accademmia. I was lucky to have a local as my "guide" and we had an absolutely great time.
Another place I simply loved to visit was "Baccaro Jazz Club" (I don't know if I spelled it correctly) for their bruschetta and Bellinis. I loved the music, service, ambiance, and everything this great little joint has to offer. It's really close to the Rialto bridge and really accessible from San Marco as well. I had a jolly good time in this great spot that often times goes unnoticed.

Written Apr 22, 2004

Address: Venezia's Rialto, San Marco, and Accademmia areas

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Buy a gelato and take a stroll
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wen_viaggio 147 reviews

Venice comes alive at night, especially during the summer, buzzing with activity. You'll see buskers, dancers and singers thronging the many piazzas. So get yourself a refreshing gelato from one of the many gelateria and take a stroll among the locals!

Written Jan 10, 2003

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Strolling: Magical Night on the Canals
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Written May 28, 2009

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Strolling: Strolling by night on the Venice’s roads
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Strolling by night on the Venice���s roads
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Written Apr 23, 2009

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Strolling: No 2 photos are the same !!
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Written Jan 14, 2005

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Strolling: So many different views, of the same sort of thing
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neilward 635 reviews

I was really pleased these canal photos came out as well as they did,the reflections look like glass.Bet it would make a great jigsaw !!

Written Jan 14, 2005

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Strolling: Cant beat a bit of strollin`
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Suich a beautiful and safe city for just wandering round and clicking away with you camera,take plenty of film and batteries...

Written Jan 14, 2005

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Santa Maria Dela Salute
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This is the Santa Maria Dela Saluta by night, one of Venice's most historic churches. Just like the previous photo this church is just as beautiful to see at night as during the day.

Updated Jun 8, 2003

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Written Sep 7, 2002

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