"Return to Venice 30 years later" a Venice Travel Page by slcook52

Well I had always promised myself that I would someday return to Venice. They say if you throw a coin in the Trevi fountain in Rome you will return. I did that, 35 years ago! My how time flies. I made it back to Italy (minus Rome) and Venice was on the top of my list to see again. To be honest, it is pretty much as I remembered it. I guess when you're talking about a city that has been around for 1500 years, and a way of life for people that isn't much different, there wouldn't be that much that would change. I do think there are probably more tourists, and more commercialism, and definately prices are higher, but the heart and soul of Venice remains.
I truely think Venezia is a place that everyone should be lucky enough to see at least once in their lifetime. For me it has been twice, and I wouldn't hesitate to see it again.
I spent 3 days, and took hundreds of pictures. It was pointless to ever turn off my camera. Every time I turned a corner, walked over another bridge, or looked up...there was a great shot.
I am by no means a Venice expert, if you want to find tons of info and then some...check out Trekkie's page. Trekkie
But I did miles and miles of walking, was in most of the districts, and enjoyed myself most when I wandered away from the crowds and went out in the early morning when only the garbage collectors and school children were up.
I might have answers to some of your questions, and I hope you will enjoy my photos.

I seemed to have a fascination with the windows and doors in Italy, and Venice was no exception. Here in the states, they are just plain doors and windows, without character and style. But here...it is as if there is a story behind every door and window. You can imagine what went on behind them... 400...600...800 or more years ago.

The older the better, the more the paint is peeling the better.