Venice has many charming features to delight tourists. From its unique system of canals to the impressive art that can be found within the city, Venice has much to offer to visitors. The following five reasons to visit Venice highlight the aspects of the city that make it so special.
St. Mark's Square
As the location of St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Clock Tower, St. Mark's Square is the favorite destination of many of Venice's tourists. The inside of the Basilica is so richly decorated that the effect is almost overwhelming. The adjacent
Doge's Palace is also a delight for the senses, featuring architectural marvels such as the Bridge of Sighs, as well as a breathtaking array of fine art. After seeing the sights, soak up the ambiance of the square by relaxing with a Bellini cocktail at one of the outdoor tables of the famous Cafe Florian.
Religious Art
Venice's artistic heritage is strikingly clear throughout the city. Almost every church is beautifully decorated with wall paintings, intricate stonework and gold plating. You'll see more religious art on a tour of Venice's churches than you would in almost any museum, and the experience of seeing the works in their intended setting is priceless.
Shopping in Venice
Venice's aesthetic appeal isn't solely due to its old buildings or artistic masterpieces; the shop windows and market stalls are also sights that are worth seeing. Beautiful Venetian masks are on sale in almost every quarter of the city. If you're looking for souvenirs, then head to the
island of Murano, where the shops are filled with Venetian glass - which is said to be the finest in the world. You can watch intricate glass pieces being made at the Murano Glass Museum.
Delicious Italian Food
It is widely acknowledged that Italian food tastes better when it is eaten in Italy. It's not certain whether this is due to the freshness of the ingredients, the laid-back atmosphere, or the unique ability of Italian chefs to combine simple ingredients such as tomatoes, basil, olive oil and mozzarella cheese in dishes that bring the taste buds to life. For fine dining in Venice, leave the main streets and explore the bacari, where every drink comes with a delicious bite-sized serving of traditional Italian food.
Romantic Moments
What could be more romantic than floating along a
Venetian canal on a gondola? Venice is the perfect romantic destination for couples. Whether you're on your honeymoon or marking an anniversary, Venice is the ideal place to celebrate your love.
perfect ways to spend the most festive night of the year. Just make sure you remember the mass actually starts at 2230 and not midnight.
architectural design. To give it its full name, Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, is a Roman Catholic cathedral which has roots leading back to the 9th century when a temporary structure was erected. This initial structure was burnt down during a rebellion in the 10th century before being quickly re-built and eventually transformed into the basis of the impressive structure that is present today.
something romantic to do, all be it with a twist. Many of the walks will take you along the rialto bridge and sweep off into many of the eery roads alongside it, with the guides doing a fantastic job of setting the scene and delivering stories in a manner which really add to the experience of the walk.
of interest in this respect is traditional local restaurants. There are plenty of traditional restaurants in the city of Venice and below are some of the best.
repertoire of glorious buildings and general architecture. If we as tourist do not do our part to conserve this environment it will not exist in years to come. Follow the below simple tips to do your part:
architectural beauty of the bridge or go grocery shopping for local produce. Gourmets, tourists, shoppers and locals frequent the Rialto area and it is a wonderful way to feel the pulse of the city.
Europe. Below we've complied a short guide to travel to Venice, have fun and not spend a king's ransom to achieve it.
Born on April 2nd, 1725 in Venice as the eldest son of Gaetan Joseph Jacques Casanova and Zanetti Farusi, Casanova was raised by his maternal grandmother. After his basic education, he tried to become a priest, but was found to have too roving an eye.
nterests. There are some however, that are suited to virtually everybody. Here is a roundup of three important events in the city during August that anyone in the city must attend.
on the counters of many bars, usually making their appearance mid-morning and mid-afternoon (the bars in the back streets around the Rialto Market are a good place to look).
international pavilions, each created by a native architect. For some, these wonderful examples of vernacular architecture in miniature are reason enough to come; the Austrian Pavilion, for example, was one of the last works by Josef Hoffmann, a leading figure of the Secessionist movement, whist the Finnish Pavilion was designed by of the ‘father of modernism’ Alvar Aalto. This year, the 12th International Architecture Exhibition goes under the title ‘People Meet in Architecture’ and one of its major projects is ‘Architecture Saturdays’; a series of conversations, led by former curators of the mostra and between architects and critics. The Italian Pavilion, the largest in the giardini, will host a show titled ‘Reflections from the Future’, which will look at the way contemporary Italian architects understand the country’s historical context.
such as those that belonged to the prestigious watch firm Junghans and Fortuny, the luxury fabric manufacturer have long since gone and the northern side of the island is peppered with more abandoned warehouses and workshops.