| Page Views: 4,253 Last Visit to Venice: October, 2003 | Venice: Mystical Enchantment by deecat - last update: May 18, 2006 |
Gliding Gondolas | Gondolas Near the Rialto Bridge |
I cannot imagine Venice without Gondolas and Gondoliers. When I remember Venice, I visualize these ancient means of transportation and wish that's all there were on the canals. They literally skim the water smoothly, silently, sensuously.
If motors were not allowed, many of the problems Venice is now experiencing would never have happened. Of course, I realize this concept is not realistic.
To ensure that the economy flourishes, they need tourists, and tourists want quick transportation. Thus, theVaporetti system is a "must".
But, being a romantic, I can dream what the Venice of old was and what today's Venice could be if gondolas still were the only means of transportation. |
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| Pros: | "Architecture, decaying beauty, lack of cars, mysterious atmosphere" | | Cons: | "Hordes of tourist, damage of motorized boats to the environment" | | In A Nutshell: | "Venice...a place like no other, now or ever." |
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Yaqui Thu Oct 15, 2009 20:46 UTC
Such a beautiful magical city and I so enjoy your delightful pages. Dee I just love all the wonderful informaton you always provide. The photo on your intro page is so beautiful. Thanks! | sourbugger Fri Aug 7, 2009 00:12 UTC
really good stuff here, one of your best pages - if i may say so | misterrabbit Wed May 6, 2009 23:15 UTC
Super job with honest, helpful tips...what a wonderful page. very passionate concepts and insights. you managed to make Venice come alive. | jillzi Sat May 2, 2009 19:30 UTC
Well, you two certainly had a good time in Venice. So nice that you could stay three nights and really explore. The dance was so romantic. Beautiful pictures. |
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