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Campanile and its Views: Head to the top of the...
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  • Written by ucbwalker on Aug 25, 2002
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  • Head to the top of the Campanile in Piazza San Marco for a thrilling view of the city and lagoon. There's a lift and they charge a small fee.

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    San Marco and Piazza: During the day, wander through...
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  • Written by ucbwalker on Aug 25, 2002
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  • During the day, wander through the more remote areas of the city - you'll be startled by all of the unique architecture and local culture. When the sun starts to set, come to Piazza San Marco. The tourists will have started to drift out and you'll have an amazing view across the lagoon.

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    Palazzo Ducale: A carving outside of the...
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  • A carving outside of the Palazzo Ducale. Courtiers would put written accusations of treason against each other into this mouth, and the ducal authorities would investigate and prosecute the accused. Interesting concept of justice, eh?

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    Art Museums: Visit the Peggy Guggenheim, a...
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  • Visit the Peggy Guggenheim, a fabulous museum of modern art. The collection is truly stunning; you'll be floored by the works by Magritte, Leger, Ernst, Picasso, and Pollack, and you'll probably also discover some new favorites. The museum houses the collection of eccentric millionairess Peggy Guggenheim. In the gift shop, you can purchase pairs of the flamboyant and gaudy sunglasses that Peggy so adored. Her cats are also buried in the courtyard outside of the museum, along with several sculptures.

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    Directions: Coming from Piazza San Marco, it's left of the Ponte della Accademia, on the opposite side of the grand canal. There will be signs.
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    San Marco and Piazza: La Basilica di San Marco in...
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  • La Basilica di San Marco in Piazza San Marco. The golden mosaic ceiling is quite impressive. Watch out for occasional flooding which closes the entrance to the basilica. Arrive EARLY and beat the hordes, or risk waiting in line for a long time. I recommend paying the extra fee to walk up to the roof of the basilica and wander about, enjoying a view directly overlooking the square.

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    Comments for ucbwalker about Venice
    olja1234 Thu May 22, 2003 14:56 UTC
     Very nice pics indeed - and a good comment. Txs,
    daddygila Mon Apr 28, 2003 01:14 UTC
     Very nice pics!!!! Looking forward to more on Rome my favorite city. Happy trails.
    Helga67 Sun Jul 28, 2002 16:05 UTC
     Great page, Happy B-day
    ukirsari Thu Mar 7, 2002 06:46 UTC
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