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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."
deecat's Venice Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
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Nightlife
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Off The Beaten Path
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Tourist Traps
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Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Comments for deecat about Venice
misterrabbit Wed May 6, 2009 22:15 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 18:30 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.
nepalgoods Sun Mar 1, 2009 07:29 UTC
 Very interesting. Makes me want to go to Venice...
lynnehamman Fri Feb 27, 2009 07:30 UTC
 What a great page and excellent tips & pics. That Santa Maria church is awesome. And I think that the dance on the Piazza sounds SO romantic! (Sigh!!!)Venice sounds good for lovers of all age. And history lovers too!
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