Its #TravelTuesday, and today we are going to VENICE! I went
to three cities in Italy, so the next three #TravelTuesday’s will be set it
beautiful Italy. Venice, there is so much to say. I’m extremely lucky to have
been to this amazing city, because it’s sinking. (So note to self: don’t buy
real estate in Venice:))
There have been a lot of shop owners who have had to evacuate their business because
of the water rising. We were thrown right into the vibrancy and beauty of
Venice. I’ve never seen such small narrow streets; it was almost like walking through
a human maze. I think we got lost a dozen times. So make sure you have a map on
hand because some of the locals didn’t even know where things are We were
trying to get to the train, and asked for directions and literally the man said
“go left, right, left, right, left, left, right and then ask somebody else from
there”. It’s the quirks make it funny and fantastic. My one top tacky tourist
attraction would be a gondola ride. You must do this in Venice! Also try margarita
pizza, because they are famous for it! If you want a good meal you have to pay
for it. A lot of the restaurants charge for just sitting at a table listening
to music. We went cheap and bought our pizza from a little shop and just ate
around St Mark's square. We didn’t have a lot of time in Venice, so I can’t recommend
any attractions besides eating because that’s basically all I do. I’m pretty
sure I still have that pizza I ate on my hips! Piazza San Marco, or Saint
Mark's Square is one of the most important squares in Venice. The amazing view
of the water, but also the amazing architecture you’re surrounded with is
breathtaking. Saint Marks’s Square is known as the "the drawing room of
Europe," by Napoleon, check out three attractions at once. Basilica di san
Marco which is the city’s most famous Roman Catholic cathedral and is the best
Italian-byzantine pieces of architecture, Doge’s Palace which was once Venice's
political and judicial hub; and Torre dell’Orologio. If you’re into art this
city has tons of it, street art and museums. The Gallerie dell’Accademia has
some of the most famous pieces of art. Want a great view? The Campanile, which
is the city’s tallest building, stands 99m. It collapsed in July 1902, but was rebuild
exactly “as it was, where it is” the town council of the day promised. Venice
is also famous for masks. The Carnevale is the most famous masked balls and has
existed since the middle ages; try on a beautiful mask in stores! Lastly try
the vino! I’m not a fan of wine, but I heard good things from both my research
on the city, and everyone on my bus tour. If you have been to Venice, or
perhaps live there what are your top must see for the city? Anything to recommend,
let me know in the comments!
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