My parents honeymooned in Venice and Rome and I grew up seeing the photo’s and always wanting to visit.
How to visit Venice
How I did it: Get lost. Remember you are on an island and cant get off so wander till your hearts content.
St Marks mosaics are stunning and not to be missed.
Take a vaporetto ride up and down the Grand Canal. watch for pickpockets on busy boats.
Lessons & tips: stay in Venice, not over on the Lido.
I love the Dorsoduro.
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I made it to Venice a year ago. It had changed a lot since I was there 20 years before. Lots more people, lots more pigeons, and St Mark’s was a shadow of its former self – 20 years and hordes of tourists have taken their toll on the interior. Nevertheless, in the alleyways and squares and on the canals, Venice was still Venice and I really didn’t want to leave when our few days were up. I’m so glad I went again.
It rained most of the time I was there(except for one day when a rainbow came out), but who cares! the city is beautiful, there is so much art to see, and no it does not stink! The people are friendly and the city is surreal. Its like walking through a huge labyrith. I reccommend you travel during the summer when the chance of rain is unlikely. The city is relatively small so travel around to some of the smaller islands, like Murano. They are definitely worth the time and trip.
sagesiren procrastination blues
i got to visit! although i only had a few hours between trains to walk around, i saw enough to be satisfied for the moment but also definitely want to come back and really take my time soaking it up there, and with y next time.
Katie77 light a candle in the dark I could use a spark
I was there for four hours! A city like no other, mysterious, ethereal, colorful. I want to spend more time there. Someday.
sagesiren procrastination blues
i am going to visit Venezia soon! i looked at it on the satellite view on google maps. truly a wonder of the world.
fiercelyfighting is determined
i heard it was sinking?!? must visit before this happens!!





