Venice
Venice is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. The historical attractions and buildings are beautiful to see and photograph. The wealth of history here can bedazzle event the most enthusiastic history buffs.
Venice has a plethora of world-famous museums and artistic treasures. The Basilica di San Marco, with its spectacular Golden Altar; the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners could enjoy one last glimpse of the beautiful city before entering the dark jail; the Gallerie dell’Accademia, with its collection of art of the 14th-18th centuries; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection of 20th-century art—the list is long. Pick and choose which places you’ll visit in-depth, or just skim the surface and soak up the atmosphere.
Venice is set on islands connected by bridges, with the Grand Canal as its main thoroughfare, and traffic moves by boats that range from the traditional gondolas to refuse barges. The absence of automobile noise means you can hear the laughter of children from your window, as well as footsteps seemingly just around the corner. But what makes Venice so unique also challenges its existence. The rising sea levels of global climate change threaten the city, and now, more often than in the past, high tides from the Adriatic Sea can flood whole sections of the city.
Although the resident population in Venice has declined as many young people have moved to the mainland, where real-estate prices and the cost of living are lower, the city continues to draw tourists. In fact, the central areas can be packed, people may be brusque, and prices are high. Even so, Venice remains a treasure to be savored.
Bring your camera so you can capture the unique beauty of Venice . Most tourists, especially the romantic couples enjoy Venice by gondola. The food in Venice is delightful and very Italian. Long meals are traditional, so don’t plan on being served as fast as you are used to. You’ll enjoy the cuisine and relaxing atmosphere here.
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