"Venezia" a Venice Travel Page by MM212

Venice... Venezia... is a city like no other. While it had always been high on my wishlist, the idea of visiting Venice in November 2005 materialised suddenly and with little advance planning. It was inspired by the newly introduced direct flights from New York to Venice (hey, why not?) and the willingness of a friend to join, but having heard so much about the floating city over the years, what I feared most was disappointment. Yet Venice surpassed my expectations. With its distinctive identity, magical ambiance, unique architecture and fascinating history, I found Venezia to be extraordinary, mesmerising, and inspiring. Finally, I understood why artists fell in love with Venice, and why paintings of Venice were in such demand. My travel pages contain numerous photos and tips from my short visit. Though, however many they may seem, they only constitute a small fraction of what there is to see and do. From my perspective, there remains much to experience and, therefore, I shall return...

Palazzo Ducale with San Giorgio Maggiore in the background.