Venice by worldkiwi

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Venice - the Serene Republic, is a truely enthralling place. It's also expensive and crawling with tourists. However, a couple of days isn't enough and I would love to go back and explore and get to know this fantastic city more. There's plenty of scope to lose oneself in the back waters of Venice and it is there that a real picture of this beautiful city - where the awesome sea is confronted with the stonework and imagination of man - sets a stage for a uniquely urban scenic drama. It is the juxtaposition of water and brick or stone that makes Venice such a sight. Whenever I'm asked what my favourite place on my Europe trip was, I say it was all great; but Venice comes as close to the top as I am prepared to place any of my destinations. It really is a magic place.

  • Last visit to Venice: Sep 2001
  • Intro Written Apr 30, 2002
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A quiet backwater in Venice. - Venice Enjoy getting lost in the back'streets'... Off The Beaten Path (1)

You might think it's impossible to get off the beaten trail in Venice. However, despite the cloying throngs of tourists... more travel advice

Murano's main'street'. - Venice Visit Murano. Things to Do (1)

Murano is a suburb of Venice, on another island to the north of the main city. It is a short Vaporetti ride away and a... more travel advice

Sunset in magical St Mark's Square. - Venice Linger in Saint Mark's Square.... Favorites (1)

Linger in Saint Mark's Square. If you can't afford to sit and have a drink in the square (a huge rip-off), just wander... more travel advice

HI (YHA) Venice - Venice HI Venice. Hotels (1)

From the front door there is a superb view across to San Marco and there are two water bus stops very nearby. The dorms... more travel advice

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    rozehill's Profile Photo
    Dec 13, 2004 at 8:57 PM

    Great page and tips. Next time you go there see the Carnivale in February, it's simply astounding.Great info on that hostel too.....

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    Oct 8, 2004 at 10:36 PM

    I agree that Venice is a magical place-it's truly unique too. Wanna revisit as it's been quite a few years. Again your tips are on the mark. I especially liked the one about getting lost. It's true but in Venice getting lost is actually a good thing!:-)

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    SFHulaGIrl's Profile Photo
    Feb 7, 2004 at 8:48 AM

    I concur, my friend!

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    kiwi's Profile Photo
    Feb 5, 2003 at 1:23 AM

    I like the way you tell it like it is, and thanx for your tour of Venice.

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    ukirsari's Profile Photo
    May 31, 2002 at 4:20 AM

    I miss her always. My lovely city :) Thanks!

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    pepples46's Profile Photo
    May 6, 2002 at 2:05 AM

    great showing&info`s

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    Apr 30, 2002 at 2:34 AM

    Surely be here soon,Excellent beginning!!!

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