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Famous around the world, Venice is a city in the North East of Italy. It is the capital of the Veneto region.
For several centuries, Venice was an important state in Europe.
Venice's nicknames include 'Queen of the Adriatic', 'City of Water', 'City of Bridges', and 'The City of Light'.
The city stretches across numerous small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy.
The saltwater lagoon stretches along the shoreline between the mouths of the Po (south) and the Piave (north) Rivers.
The Venetian Republic was a major maritime power and a staging area for the Fourth Crusade, as well as a very important
center of commerce (especially silk, grain and spice trade) and art in the Renaissance and up to the end of the 17th century.
Noted that Venice is separated into two by the Grand Canal S-shape inverted. Only 3 bridges can cross the channel.
Accademia Bridge
Rialto Bridge
Scalzi Bridge
During the visit of Venice, not to be missed:
The Rialto
The St. Marks Square
The Basilica of San Marco in Venice
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
For lovers of shopping, know as around St. Mark's Square and beyond, there is a concentration of stores
Representing all major brands in the world. And you will find a host of shops selling remenbers (masks from Venice,
Object glass Venice ...). In short there is a reason to hours of shopping.
Piazza San Marco, view from the Grand Canal |
Statue of Vittorio Emanuele, on Riva Degli Schiavoni near Piazza San Marco |
Riva Degli Schiavoni near the Grand Canal |
Bridge of Sighs |
A gondola near the Bridge of Sighs |
Piazzeta di San Marco, statues lion of Saint Mark and San Teodoro |
Piazza San Marco |
St Mark's Campanile |
Way in for St Mark's Campanile |
St Mark's Basilica |
Facade of St Mark's Basilica |
Doge's Palace |
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