Venice is a popular travel destination in Italy.
Two and half years ago, I stayed two nights in Venice on my way to Rome to celebrate the Easter Tridium. It was my third time to visit Venice.
Water Taxi Ride
Photos and gif in this article by silversaver888Taking a water taxi when arriving in the evening in Venice, Italy is most picturesque. Entering this gorgeous and historic Italian city of Venice through the Grand Canal is totally romantic.
The ambiance and colors of Venice are breathtaking and special in the evenings. The downside is: the fare between Marco Polo Airport and my hotel in central Venice is pricey!
My hotel was located by the waterside. The convenience of not having to walk some distance with my luggage in the evening on my first night in Venezia made taking water taxi a great use of travel money.
It took 20 to 30 minutes for the trip between Venice Marco Polo Airport and this waterside hotel in the city center. This photo was taken approaching my stop. Going under this popular bridge to disembark in front of the hotel was just an added thrill for me, and felt ceremonial, LOL!
Piazza Di San Marco
Photos and gif in this article by silversaver888The top attractions on the Piazza Di San Marco are:
The Basilica di San Marco (St Mark’s Basilica) is the cathedral church of Venice. It houses Saint Mark’s relics.
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The Campanile di San Marco, the bell tower of St. Mark’s Basilica. It is the tallest building in Venice. At the top of the Tower is a golden statue that represents the archangel, Gabriel.
Here are 360 degrees views of the Piazzi di San Marco.
Palazzo Ducale, the Doge’s Palace was originally a fortified castle founded between the tenth and eleventh centuries. The building has been the doges residence and public offices since the old castle was built in 810. During nearly 1,000 years, 120 doges ruled over Venice from the Doge’s Palace.
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The Columns of Saint Mark and Saint Theodore The two columns are made of granite and marble and were placed near the entrance of the square in 1172. During the eighteenth century, public executions were held between the two pillars. You can see the Columns of Saint Mark and Saint Theodore on the photos above.
One of the rules of Piazza San Marco: it is forbidden to throw rubbish or feed the pigeons. Obviously, the rules are not enforced.
The Rialto Market
Photos and gif in this article by silversaver888Let us go to the market!
There is no farmable land here; so no meat, dairy or grains. Originally constructed of wood, the whole city was a fire hazard; so no wood-burning ovens for pizza. As a trading city though, Venice did have access to spices from around the world, not to mention endless access to fish.
Here is a recipe of Pasta in Squid Ink Sauce. This is a recipe which I use.
I have many other photos to share with you, but chose mostly those that are not usually shown of Venice.
This last photo was taken the morning of Palm Sunday, as the palms that will be used for the celebration were being unloaded from the boat.
From Venice, I headed to Rome and celebrated the Paschal Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday) and Easter Sunday at the Vatican.
Oh, I'd like to share a memento during my first trip to Venice. I was 24 years old then. What can I say...
I am enamored by the city!
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It's very old! But the people are very friendly.
(The older ones, I think they have had it with tourist!!!)
If you visit, in the Piazza is the Palazzo Ducale. Doge’s Apartments are beautifully decorated
with works of art by Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto. They depict the city’s history.
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Went to bellagio, bologna, Milan, and Venice during vacation.
Awww.. I envy you! I'm stuck in California!
I dunno if I will be able to make a trip this year!
I can't even go to LV!!!
I'm going March 6 to vegas for my 21st birthday celebration
I envy you X two!!!
What beautiful @silversaver888, it must have been amazing to arrive like that at the hotel.
The not so much shown areas of Venice make this an unique collection of photographs.
Thanks for sharing.
I've shown these photos about two and a half years ago.
I'm reminiscing... hehehe 😍😁
See, I am showing it again for my new friends like you!
And I love Venice, @littlebee4!!!
Good that you do, as I wasn’t here then 😉 hehehe
Thank you.
I also love going through photos from vacations and remember.
Haven’t been to Venice but visited Rome a few years ago. Hope soon we can travel freely again. 🥰
I love visiting Rome!!!
So many places to visit!😍😍
Yes, Roma has so much to see. I could wander around a long time.
"Italian seasonings galore" was the most salivating part for me here. and the ancient map, ofc - I am a fan of such vintage stuff, you know. sadly your smart cant do the job right in the evening - you should do these captures in a light of a day!
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You and my sis @kerrislravenhill should get-together! She is into vintage stuff too.
This map is a copy, I bought it for cheap, about $33 I think.
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It looks really beautiful there, sis! I will have to say though.......I think I'll pass on the squid ink sauce with pasta! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely evening!🤗😘🌸💖
Hehehe... it is good! Give it a try, sis! Hehehe😍
You make me chuckle...
Would it be nice if you and I can go for a vacation in Venice?
And there are so many other small cities in Italy you'll fall in love with them.
Oh, I forgot, you have to go with @silvertop, hehehe!
It would be cool! We might could let him come, lol! hehehe!
Venice looks Beautiful @silversaver888, will you return on a future vacation? What a busy place, and net even the busy season of the year!!!😀
I surely will return the fourth time!!!
But, first to Hawaii!
I wonder if I can go this year?
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Take lots of photo's if you go to Hawaii @silversaver888 we haven't ever been to the Islands...🙂
If I go, for you, I'll take lots of photos.
We I was there last.. two years???... I didn't take much.
I was at the beach all the time!😍
Sounds like a very nice vacation @silversaver888, I hope you get to return soon!🤗
Awee this is awesome, so beautiful.
The closest I've been to Venice is when I READ the Shakespeare MERCHANT OF VENICE 😆😆
The fruits and is that black pasta, o my! Trying out Cuisines is my favourite part of any trip.
I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation it looks a beautiful place.
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You would be fun to go on a vacation with!
When you and I will go, we'll taste all the foods we have not tasted!
You'll love the public market of Rialto.
Oh, and we can have a fish pedicure.
And we can go for Gondola ride all over but of course the Grand Canal!
We can go to the Bridge of Sighs before we head home like the prisoners who would cross the bridge for the last time.
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I've seen this fish pedicure on Instagram, an experience to look forward to.
😎😆Awesome... glad you have the whole trip planned for maximum fun😉. It's a small world, anything is possible. So cheers to Venice🥂
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We were there on a sunny week in spring years ago. With Petra in Jordan it ranks #1 of most impressing places I have seen. All that history you see exactly as it is on old paintings (no cars spoiling the picture, just tourists). We bought a ticket for unlimited boat acces and hence I did boattrips all day!
Hehehe... those boat trips are a blast!!!
It is great to see the city riding a gondola!
I Love Italy... Thanx for the photos
Don't you just love it!
Which city is you favorite?
Turin definitely!!!
I've been there! We visited Piazza Castello with Palazzo Reale, Royal Palace, with the fountains ...
Italy has never attracted me, but my husband has long wanted to visit Rome and Venice. Wow, so many people in such a narrow street! I wonder if there is a feeling of dampness there? Oh no! these black Pasta are not for me 🙊😅
All streets are narrow, and it looks narrower when there are so many people!!!
Remember, this is prior to Covid, hehehe 😄
So, have you been?
Hahaha... it takes a certain kind to like these dishes 😍😁
I realized that you were there before covid - people without masks. I don't really like places where there are too many people and not enough space. so I never wanted to go there. besides, I do not like dampness and it seems to me that it is terribly damp there.
Don't worry about dampness in a place like this.
It is an island.
And you know, there is always the marine layer that takes all the "dampness" away.
This happens several times a day!
It is a small place!
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OH, I remember you sharing this trip.
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That's all I can do for now... reminisce.
Hahaha!
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At least you've been there.
I have to go by my imagination, time travel, and think of a historical love interest followed by action and adventure.
Someday, you shall go!!!!
Perhaps with somebody you care about!
You will take gondola ride towards the sunset!
In the evening, you will attend a masquerade ball...
I always wanted to go to Italy, wanted to explore the Roman Empire but so far no luck. I basically wanted to see Venice, Rome and Milan, heard so much about them, and always wanted to see beautiful roman architecture. I am sure for you it was a memorable travel experience... If you get a chance to visit Italy again, will you go?
Totally impressive. Thanks for showing us part of your travels, I love to see new places. Of course the ideal is to do it in person hahaha but I still enjoy comnociendo places through others. Your photos are amazing, Venice is an incredible destination and I love that you highlighted so many interesting details. Thanks for taking me with you for a while 😄.
Aah, the history and romance of Venice. Great post @silversaver888 ... special memories! Cherish them!
The memories are fast fading away...
I thought I'd show the photos again!
Hehehe 😍