"A city that lives upto its reputation" Venice by Profsmiley
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Our week-long trip to Italy got its kick-off with Venezia. Since this was a package deal, accomodation and transportation was already taken care of.
We stayed in Jesolo Lido, it's a town with a coast to Adriatic Sea. It definitely seems like a slow-pace, holiday location.
The vaporetto ride - our means of transportation to Venice - takes about 30-40 min.
As we were first approaching Venice, I was truly amazed by its beauty. I mean, come on... We have been reading it in books, articles, have heard people going on and on about it, seen it gizzilion of times on film. I was convinced that this would yet be another disappointment - you know, when you see something with that much built-up anticipation for the first-time, the reality bursts its bubble... NO, that was not the case with Venezia. Simply beautiful :)
- Pros:The natural beauty, the architecture and the Murano glassworks ;-)
- Cons:OK, overcrowded with tourists. And full of traps to take your money!
- In a nutshell:Venice is absolutely breathtaking and it could be one of the most romantic places, despite the crowd.
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When trapped in Jesolo Lido
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Well, the first thing I noticed approaching Venice was the tall and mighty Campanile. First constructed in the 12th... more travel advice
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We've been to a couple of bigger stores - and you'd notice that quality of the craft they have is almost the same... more travel advice
Taking the grand tour...
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We had limited time in Venice - so to make the most of it, we walked around the city. Starting from the Piazza San... more travel advice
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Comments (14)
I was also like you... never thought Venice could be as nice as we believe it to be. Now you have piqued my interest to visit Venice one day!
dream places... made me dream about the future:) hummm... tahnks for being here:)
Also thinking about visiting Venice this September. Can you recommend staying in Lido di Jesolo? It seems so much cheaper!
Great tips, and photos too!
Your shopping tips are like it is So great tips on a city - to be seen and a must to be rivisited - with experience how to handle the Venetian commerce ! Thx
You have done an amazing job on your descriptions... Your travel information is top notch. My wife has been to Venice, but not I. We have to return.... safe travels...
Faize, what beautiful photographs and well written tips! Your page will help when my wife and I visit Venice in 2005. G'day from Australia.
Lovely pictures and very nice tips. Venice is a beautiful city. Unfortunately when I went the views from the Campanile weren't so good as it was foggy!
I remeber visiting Venice even though it was over 30 years ago It was lovely, and still looks that way thanks for sharing
You're absolutely right, Faize, this place is all that's said about it and much more! Nice pics!
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