All too soon our time in Venice is over and we must board the train to go to Milan. Venice is a fantastic place to visit, with all its different types of architecture and many canals and bridges. Make sure you don’t miss any of the great sights such as the Rialto bridge (Bridge of Sighs), the Doges Palace, St Marco Square, St Marks Basilica or the outlying islands. And definately take a ride on a gondola just to say you did.
Archive for May, 2007
On To Milan
Saturday, May 19th, 2007 at
10:39 am
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A Large Ship Berths in Venice – The Sea Princess
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at
1:47 pm
We were trying to cram in as much as possible in the short time we were in Venice. While we were walking around the streets, taking in the sights, smells and sounds we noticed a large ship that towered over the buildings. The ship could be seen from many parts of Venice so we headed over to have a look. It was quite a sight and we watched as little boats came to and fro loading up produce. After standing for a while watching all the activity, we headed back to the main part of Venice and across San Marco…
A Gondola Ride Up The Canals of Venice
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at
12:10 pm
To quickly orientate ourselves with Venice we went on a walking tour. Part of the walking tour included a ride on the public gondola. We thoroughly recommend that you do this walking tour. Our guide pointed out the different styles of architecture in Venice as it had developed over the years, showing the influence in style of whichever political sphere of influence Venice was under at the time of building. We also visited a church that had magnificent tombs and paintings by Giovanni Bellini and Titan. All to soon it was time for us to take a trip on one…
Up the Campanile – The Bell Tower
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at
9:56 am
We disembark and set of along the foreshore past the tied up gondalas and stop at an outdoor market seller where I buy some bags and t’shirts with ‘Venetia’ in gold lettering on the front. What now, ahhhh yes of course, we must go up the Campanile (the bell tower) for a birds eye view over Venice. The Campanile is a 98.5 metre-high tower with a sturdy brick shaft, an observation platform, a section housing the five bells, and a pyramidal spire, topped by a golden angel weather vane. So off we go up to the top to look out…
Boat Trip to the Islands of Murano and Burano
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at
9:06 am
We are off on a small boat to visit the islands of Murano and Burano. Murano is the home of beautiful Venetian glass. When we arrive at the island we are ushered into shed where we are given a display of molten glass being made into horses and small vases. The artisen works deftly, the skills having been passed from father to son over the generations. Once the demonstration ends, we are taken into a shop that is attached to the factory where we are able to purchase amazing works of Murano glass. Who would have thought back in 2001…
Hiring a Car in Europe
Saturday, May 12th, 2007 at
1:29 am
When we were in Europe we rented a care for a few days in Florence. Everyone kept telling us that we were brave to drive around in Italy as they are all madmen on the road but we found the opposite actually. Well perhaps they are a little mad on the roads but we found that they are actually very good drivers. We drove from Florence to Sienna in a little Smart Car. Anyone who has seen a Smart Car knows how small they are but it was perfect for what we wanted and a lot of fun. We recommend…
We Get Tattooed in the Streets of Venice & It Rains in Venice
Friday, May 11th, 2007 at
1:00 pm
As we were leaving the Doge’s Palace it started bucketing down with rain. We sheltered along with all the other tourists waiting for the heavy rain to stop. The amazing thing about this is that the water rose to about calf level in a matter of minutes. And when the rain stopped, the water level subsided almost as quickly as it had risen and all that was left were a few puddles. So we headed of back across the square towards the hotel. We took our shoes off and scooted through the puddles like little kids. A lady approached us…
The Doge’s Palace – Palazzo Ducale
Friday, May 11th, 2007 at
12:13 pm
This is the stairway to the Doge’s palace which was the seat of government in Venice for many years. The Doge was the leader and Chief Magistate of Venetian society who was elected by the council of 41 who themselves were chosen by a convoluted system. In 1268 new regulations were introduced for the elections of the doge and these remained in force until the end of the republic in 1797. The object was to minimize the influence of individual great families. The process was very complex: Thirty members of the Great Council were chosen by lot; the number was…
Piazza St Marco
Friday, May 11th, 2007 at
12:03 pm
After climbing around on the ramparts and coming out of the opulent setting of the Basilica we strolled around the square which is full of cafe’s and restaurants. It is a truly amazing site as many of the restaurants have seating outside in roped off areas and orchestras playing to the patrons. We brought a foccacia roll and sat on the steps taking in the sights and sounds. St Marks square is totally overrun by pigeons. They are everywhere and we watched as a little girl of about two, ran around chasing them and they would fly off for a…
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