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Globetrotter
Nov 30, 2008
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Peschiera del Garda is a nice small town on the Southern coast of lake Garda that I was lucky to visit during my long trip in Northern Italy in November 2008. I missed some trains and it became...
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Marco Polo’s house in Venice is not easy to find – you have to follow precise directions or else will miss it. It is not far away from Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal, towards the Malibran...
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Globetrotter
Nov 9, 2008
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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...
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Globetrotter
Nov 9, 2008
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We headed towards the famous Rialto Bridge for superb views over the Grand Canal. Despite being one of the most popular bridges in Venice, and one of the only three allowing you to cross the Grand...
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Globetrotter
Nov 9, 2008
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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...
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Globetrotter
Nov 8, 2008
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Burano is called the "Lace Island" as this area had a long tradition in Lace work. There were not many attractions in Burano apart from the Lace Museum. I did not visit the museum and instead...
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Globetrotter
Nov 8, 2008
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Murano was one of the 3 islands in the Venetian Grand Canal. This island is known as the Glass Island for the many factories of Artisan Blown Glass. The boat to Murano cost around €10 and we...
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Globetrotter
Nov 8, 2008
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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...
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Globetrotter
Nov 8, 2008
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The Basilica di San Marco (St Marco´s Basilica) was located right in the heart of the Piazza di San Marco The square had many attractions but having a chance to admire the Basilica from the...
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Globetrotter
Nov 8, 2008
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Piazza San Marco (St. Mark´s Square) was right at the heart of Venice. The square was filled with lively coffee bars and terraces. The majestic views as one arrived from the water where...
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Globetrotter
Nov 8, 2008
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Gondolas were one of the most picturesque way to travel in Venice, but not necessarily the most convenient or practical. The Gondolas tend to go through smaller side canals as the Grand Canal is...
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Explorer
Sep 23, 2008
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A truly unique place and somewhere you should visit. Perhaps not as romantic as I had expected, but incredibly interesting to see how it functions as a working city. Be prepared for lots of...
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Spritz is the typical Venetian drink. Every afternoon, before dinner, Venetians get together at an outdoor café or bar and help themselves to this fizzy, orange drink. Sometimes, people will have...
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I definitively have a deep passion for Venice! Every time I go there I just can’t take any photo in the first hours. It is like if being always my first time in that magic city: the osmosis is...
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