Tips 1 - 10 of 10 Venice Things to Do
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St. Mark's Square represent the political and religious centre of Venice.One of the most beautiful monument situated on this square is St.Mark's Basilica.The Campanile and The Clock tower are also things that you have to see.
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Bridges: The bridge of Sighs
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The bridge of Sighs is conection between Ducal palace and prison.He became famuos in Romantic era,but in time of Republic its name was associated more with the idea of punishments about to be suffered by those who crossed it.
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Gondola: The gondola, with its asymetricaal form-half of stern above the surface of the water-its way of moving through the water,and the movements of the gondolier to trust it forward and guide it,is possibly the most tipical symbol of Venice.The craft is masterpiece of carpentry made up of 280 wooden parts.Form its origins, it has been at the service of the nobility and used for important ceremonies ,slipping through the low waters of the lagoon with ease and elegance.The price for 45 min. ride with the gondola is about 50-60euro.It's a great expiriance to enjoy the ride while gondolier sing some Italian song.
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Churches: S. Maria Della Salute
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S. Maria Della Salute, masterpiece of Baroque art ,was completed by Baldassare Longhena in the 17th. century.The renown of the basilica arises both from its wonderful site,dominating the entrance to the Grand canal and also form the architect's skilful manipulation of volumes and spaces and picturesque steps wich rise out of the water up to the level of the curch itself.Serbian poet Laza Kostic wrote the poem about this church.
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Churches: Church of the Gesuati
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Church of the Gesuati:The work of the architect Giorgio Massari situated on the left bank of Giudecca canal.
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Things To Do: Espresso with the music
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Espresso with the music. It's a great pleasure to drink espresso on St.Mark's square with the pleasant sounds of street performers.
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Canal Grande: Grand canal
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The Grand canal is the most important of the city's canals and is unique amongs the main throghfares of the world.
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Things To Do: Venice is sinking
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Venice is sinking.Take a look at this white house on the picture.Sad,isn't it?
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Bridges: Rialto Bridge
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Rialto bridge over Grand canal is one of the Venice simbol.The area known as Rialto which once gave it's name to the whole group of islands on wich the city was built,was from the beginning the centre of the comercial activity of the lagoon dwellers.This constuction was built of stone by architect Andrea Da Ponte and his nephew Antonio Contin.Work was completed in 1591.
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Happy Birthday from Mike and Shelley in sunny "Barking Town" - Loved your Venice photos and tips - 5 stars from Mike Starr haha! | Constanza Thu Feb 26, 2004 19:34 UTC
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I was very young when I visited Venice but it has stayed in my heart, as one of the nicest places I have seen | Helga67 Fri Nov 14, 2003 14:39 UTC
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