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1. Travel Tip:
First sight of the Grand Canal from the Scalzi Bridge
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Crossing the Scalzi Bridge was our first sight of the Grand Canal on our arrival to Venice. The Scalzi bridge was also about 500 metres from the Piazza Roma where the Bus Station and car park were... Tags for this Travel Tip: scalzi bridge venice italy |
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2. Travel Tip:
Tranquil quarter and interesting facades
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Ghetto Ebraico di Venezia or Jewish Ghetto is in the old Cannaregio. This area used to be the periphery of Venice in the 1300´s, and where Jews were confined back then. Here you will find a... Tags for this Travel Tip: jewish quarter venice italy |
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3. Travel Tip:
Superb views over Piazza di San Marco from the Campanile
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The Bell Tower or "Campanile" can be visited for magnificent overlooking views of Piazza di San Marco, the Grand Canal and the rest of Venice. There was a long queue when we arrived but fortunately... Tags for this Travel Tip: bell tower campanile venice italy |
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Right by the Campo dei Miracoli the "Field of Miracles" I found the Camposanto Monumentale "Holy Ground" or cemetery, behind the Battistero and the Cathedral. The Campo Santo dates from the 1300s,... Tags for this Travel Tip: cemetery camposanto monumentale pisa italy |
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Impressive Pisa Cathedral-Duomo
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The Cathedral of Pisa (Duomo) was the most memorable site I visited during my time in Pisa. The Duomo´s oustanding marble facade was a treat to the eye. At the entrance I was welcomed by San... Tags for this Travel Tip: pisa duomo cathedral italy |
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Magnificent "Bell" Tower
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After my first trip to Italy, many years ago I decided if I was to visit Italy again, to avoid any touristic site. I decided to visit Pisa after all, just in case it was my last opportunity to see... Tags for this Travel Tip: pisa italy leaning tower |
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Il Sentiero Valtellina (The Valtellina Path)is fantastic cycling and hiking route across the valleys of the Sondrio Province. The Valtellina Path has a length of nearly 150 km, with suitable treks... Tags for this Travel Tip: hiking cycling morbegno colico sondrio treks italy |
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