Tips 1 - 7 of 7 Venice Things to Do
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Things To Do: Getting Lost
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Getting lost! This is very easy to do in Venice. All you need is a guide book which tells you that you really shouldn't miss the famous such-and-such while in Venice. You then set out from your hotel to find the famous such-and-such, but leave your guide book behind. (Only those who have mastered the art of getting lost - like I have- can take their guidebook along). You then try to rely on your inner sense of direction and after a very short time and just a few turns in the narrow alleys in Venice, you've made it: You're lost! When trying to find your way back you'll discover so many beautiful corners and smaller churches, that getting lost will prove to be one of the best experiences in Venice. (Even if you never find the famous such-and-such). Just be careful: Some of the smaller alleys end quite abruptly at a canal, don't fall in. I don't know how many churches there are in Venice, I've read more than 200.The most famous is probably the Basilica San Marco, but I found the smaller, lesser-know churches equally attractive, sometimes even more so. Somehow they seemed more alive. In some of these smaller churches you have to pay an entrance fee, usually between 2 or 3 Euro, but even when they were free I liked to leave a donation,as it must cost a fortune to upkeep these churches.
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Right next to the train station there is a large church, Chiesa dei Scalzi. You pass it when you walk down towards the Rialto bridge. I went in and was stunned by the altar. It reminded me of the old paper theatres, in which the stage was built on several levels, so that the effect would look three- dimensional. That's how the altar is built. Huge, of course, and built in several levels towards the back of the church, complete with small windows. I'm afraid I'm not doing a good job in describing this,if you have the chance go and see for yourself. I thought it looked great! Something I saw in a church for the first time were the candles there. Usually in a church you pay 50 cent or one Euro and light a candle and say a prayer. In this church the candles were lit by batteries, after I had paid I could take a new candle and attach it on a battery and it was lit. I don't know how long they are "burning", I didn't stay to watch.
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Address: Next to the train station
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Churches: San Giacomo dell'Orio
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Another church I really liked is the San Giacomo dell' Orio. Very plain from the outside, but in an unusual, round shape - Romanesque - and not on any of the busy routes through Venice. It's on the Campo San Giacomo da Orio. I was surprised by the colours and the light inside. It was very early in the morning , the doors were open, so I went into the church and looked around if I had to pay an entrance fee , but didn't see anything. Only when I left did I notice that officially the church opens at 10 o'clock and from then on you have to pay.
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Address: Campo San Giacomo da Orio
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The church I liked best is the Chiesa de Carmini at Campo Santo Margherita. The inside is dominated by the colours red and gold, red pillars carry wooden statues. The effect was stunning! There is also a statue of the Madonna with child, all in white, surrounded by golden angels. This church was free, for only 20 cent I could borrow a leaflet with some explanations. I was too impressed to make any notes, so I cannot tell you the name of any of the artists there.
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Address: Campo Santa Margherita
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Churches: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
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Just a few meters behind the Basilica San Marco there is the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. In any other city this would have been the major church. It is huge! When we were there, hardly any other tourists had found their way there, so it seemed even larger. There had been a long line in front of San Marco's, and here, just a short distance away, we were almost on our own. This church is like an art gallery! Have a look at Bellini's art there. A wonderful glass window gives a very special light. I tried to take a picture of the window, but my camera wasn't good enough. The picture turned out to be too dark and didn't do justice to the wonderful light and colour effect of the window.
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Address: Castello 6363
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junecorlett Wed Feb 18, 2009 09:24 UTC We were lost a number of times....and we had a map!! | jumpingnorman Sun Feb 8, 2009 06:58 UTC Venice is so photogenic and I wouldn't mind getting lost too...I have not been there yet! But one of these days...Norman :) | tango_jd Mon Dec 8, 2008 23:53 UTC So true - you can't just visit Venice to take a few photos then move on somewhere else. It is a magical place with a unique atmosphere and needs to be savoured and enjoyed. | aussiedoug Thu Oct 23, 2008 03:59 UTC Absolutely love your first things to do tip and I think even without having to try hard I'll be able to do it easily when I visit next April! lol! Grazie mille per questi tips che sono molto interessanto e eccelente. Ciao! |
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