Venice Carnival Italy

Author: Abel Smith

As a religious formality Ash Wednesday obliged people to fast and as a result people needed to use up meat, butter and eggs. This became an excuse for a party that echoed pagan festivities and the word carnival was derived from the Latin for "Farewell, meat!".

After the Republic defeated the Patriarch of Aquileia in 1162 the Carnival tradition began with the slaughtering of a bull and 12 pigs in the Piazza San Marco to commemorate the victory. This celebration gradually grew and in 1268 the first use of masks for the Carnival was mentioned in documents.

It is basically a mask wearing festival but a number of other activities are also part of the event including; costume parades, gambling, and partying. Crowds of visitors get into Venice Italy taking cheap flights to Italy to be a part of this ten days celebration. There are different stories behind this mask wearing fare like it is a common belief that; masquerade was put on by everyone from general Venetians to slaves in order to celebrate winter and simultaneously to protect themselves from the chill winter, and later it took the shape of a festival. It is such a popular festival that more than 30,000 visitors come to Venice each day for Carnivals by taking Italy flights.

The Republic of Venice was not just a warring nation though. Much of the wealth of the Republic came from trading, and the city state became a popular commercial centre where particularly silk, spices and grain were bought and sold.

Much of the rich architecture of Venice was built during this time of great wealth and power, and the exquisite and lavish buildings and interiors were constructed as a display of this power and to show what a wonderful place the Republic of Venice was to the outside world.

During the Venice Carnival the streets of Venice are even more vibrant than the rest of the year and there's always something going on! Staying in the heart of historic Venice puts you right in the middle of all the action giving you easy access to those events and all of Venice's other attractions. However, the centre of Venice is the most expensive place to stay and is over budget for many visitors to the Venice Carnival.

You could also consider staying on the Mainland (Terreferma) as prices of hotels are considerably cheaper here and it's easy to get over to the heart of Venice via boats and the bridge that connects the centre of Venice to the mainland.

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An Adventure In and Around Venice

Author: Isla Campbell

A trip to Venice offers an unforgettable glimpse into life in one of the world’s most unique cities. Venice is made up of six main neighbourhoods, all separated by the Grand Canal. The heart of the city is considered to be San Marco which lies in the great lower bend of the Grand Canal.

Several of the ‘must-see’ parts of Venice can be found here and the key sights of San Marco are linked by three main thoroughfares which form a rough triangle: from the piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge, from the Rialto to the Accademia Bridge and from there back to the piazza.

Sumptuously laid out in Byzantine, Gothic, classical and late Renaissance styles, the Piazza San Marco - or St Mark’s Square - is the principal square of Venice and a central landmark and meeting place for visitors and residents.

The square is crowned by the Basilica di San Marco (St Marks Basilica), a remarkable place of worship that is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture.

Also accessible from the square is the Palazzo Ducale or Doge’s Palace, the residence of Venice’s elected leader and a political centre that consists of grandiose staterooms, adorned with priceless works of art. The Biblioteca Marciana, or National Library of St. Marks, can also be found on the square and holds one of the greatest classical texts collections in the world.

The Correr Museum also branches off St Mark’s Square and is dedicated to the art and history of Venice. Filled with all sorts of fascinating artifacts and paraphernalia, the museum also gives access to the Museo Archeologico (Museum of Archaeology) which is one of the oldest museums in Venice and home to rich collections from Greek, Egyptian, Roman and Assiryan-Babylonian civilizations.

To the east of the city is Castello, a hard-working, lived-in and traffic-free side to Venice. Bohemian-chic Dorsoduro is crammed with artistic treasures and lies to the south of the city whereas the peaceful north area of Cannaregio is a great escape if you need to get off the beaten track.

When you’re looking at hotels in Venice remember there are certain times each year when Venice gets busier than usual.

For the ten days leading up to Shrove Tuesday, the Venice Carnival takes over the city with pageants, street theatre and masked balls. The start of summer brings the Vogalonga rowing regatta in June followed by the Redentore Festival in July. What's more, Venice International Film Festival - usually in August and September - is a high profile event whilst the Architecture Biennale - in September to November - draws over 100,000 visitors.

As you can see, regardless of the time of year that you choose to visit Venice, you really will not be short of things to see and do on a trip this popular Italian city.

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Venice Top Ten Free Sights

Author: Paul Scottyn

Some 118 islands make up this hopelessly romantic Italian travel Mecca and there are plenty of attractions that price-wise are beyond the majority of backpacker in their hostels in Venice. That said there are also a great many fantastic sights visitors can go and see for free.

Basilica di San Marco
Located on the Piazza San Marco, this visually stunning cathedral is an unforgettable sight housing an incredibly detailed and well kept collection of ancient mosaics. Although well worth the wait, backpackers should expect to queue for up to five hours on the busiest days!

Venice Carnival
Taking place in the ten days running up to Lent, the carnival is packed full of locals dressed in unusual period costumes and concludes in a masked ball. Private palaces are also opened to the public offering a rare glimpse into Venetian antiquity.

Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo
A huge gothic church heralding from the 14th century, it also serves as the final resting place for many of the city's Doges - ancient rulers of the former independent state.

Frari
Its exterior may not be particularly impressive, but the interior of the affectionately known Frari church more than makes up for it. In particular, the Titian altar piece is a beautiful example of extravagant Venetian design.

Torre dell'Orologio
The impressive Saint Mark Square clock tower has been carefully reconstructed after it fell down in the early part of the 20th century. Visible from some hostels in Venice, this impressive 15th century feature is a must see.

Rialto Bridge
One of three bridges over Venice's Grand Canal around which lucky travelers can find some of the best placed Venice hostels. The bridge may be free, but the expensive flanking shops and restaurants most certainly are not.

Bridge of Sighs
This romantic hidden treasure is famed for its stone barred windows. Historically however, the bridge is so named because prisoners were said to sigh at their last sight of Venice before being put in the cells of the connecting prison, now an exclusive hotel.

Arsenale
This huge dockyard is located in the Castello district of Venice and has been used since the 8th century. Regimented pillars hark back to the once proud maritime state's cultural past.

Campanile di San Marco
An impressive 325-foot tower visible from hotels and hostels in Venice, the Campanile becomes ever-more impressive the closer you get to it.

Ponte della Paglia
This popular tourist destination connects the impressive Doges Palace and the Palazzo dei Prigioni, but is also the best place from which to photograph the Bridge of Sighs.

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Cheap Venice Holidays

Author: sandhya jain

22 million tourists and counting! Venice has perfected the art of looking after tourists of all budgets. Therefore, if you are the type who is not keen to throw Euros out of the window and you'd like to make the most of your resources, there is information about cheap vacation Venice options for you here. Read on to know how to plan a budget vacation to Venice Italy and locate cheap Hotels in Venice.

Everyone dreams of a gondola ride when they plan a trip to Venice. Don't movies show a couple on a gondola, embracing passionately with the boatman warbling in the background? The gondola ride costs a pretty penny (upward of 70 euros) and is not the most romantic experience either. As you float down the canal, tourists lined up on either side of the canal take your picture, call out and in general make themselves a nuisance. There is hardly a romantic and private moment here.

So if you do want a gondola ride for the experience, take one to cross the canal. It is cheap, you will get your ride and not waste your money entertaining other tourists! This is the first tip for Cheap Vacations in Venice.
Eating can be expensive and not really value for money. While on a budget tour to Venice, make every penny count. If you choose to eat at local food stalls or trattories, you will probably get much better value for money. During your cheap vacation in Venice, select from the foods in Venice like a platter of cicchetti (chi-ke-ti) and take a glass of white wine (ombra) and munch standing or on the move like the locals.
With every tourist town, accommodation can be expensive. Venice is no different. If you plan to stay near the piazza San Marco, you had better be prepared to pay. However, there are many cheap accommodation options in Venice if you are keen on a budget tour to Venice. Staying near the railway station will get you far better rates. Commuting is not difficult. You can also select from dormitories and youth hostels. Do also remember to look up hotels for last minute cancellations. You get much better rates and get good deals on accommodation in Venice if you book in advance. You can even consider booking air tickets well in advance to get better deals and cheap flights to Venice, Italy.

If you are keen on the museums, consider buying a nine-museum pass while on a cheap vacation in Venice. It is much cheaper this way and you avoid queuing up at every museum. Entry to St Mark's Basilica is free anyway, so that is one site you shouldn't miss and there are many who will swear that it is the best place to visit anyway. While there is always a long line of visitors to visit the Basilica, you can reserve an entry time on-line and jump straight to the head of the queue!

In Murano, best known for its glasswork, you can get free demonstrations of glass blowing. You are not required to buy anything in return, although it is a rare visitor who can walk away without a curio!
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Add Flare to your Charity Auction with Venetian Masks

Author: Sherry Truhlar

Venice seems to be one of the most popular charity auction themes. Something about the city's canals, its Carnival, and its rich Italian culture seem to capture our imaginations. Venice-themed benefit galas often use masks as decorations and sale items. If you're planning a Venice-themed event, here are some ideas on how to use your masks to create a colorful Italian escape for your auction guests.

Consider using the masks in your centerpieces. Some masks are "half-masks" and cover only the eyes. These look attractive when balanced on top of a round, tall glass vase filled halfway with water, and a single flower floating in the vase. You might want to arrange a fresh floral ring around the base of the vase to add width. Each centerpiece may showcase a different mask with varied colors and flowers, adding a unique flare to each table.

To accompany your centerpieces, you can affix masks to handles and leave them at each place setting. Fun-loving guests will appreciate having a lovely piece of Venice to play with during the night… and take home after the auction.
Elsewhere, you might use full-face masks. Strategically place these more elaborate masks throughout your venue to enhance your theme.

For instance, you might add a decoration in the bathroom at your venue. Artfully display a mask or more in the corner of the restroom. Taking the time to extend your theme into the restroom is a creative and interesting way to keep your guests "at the auction" even when they briefly step away from the conversation.
If your benefit auction venue has a grand staircase, consider using the masks to decorate the banister or stairwell posts. Tie them to posts and it will add to the grand ambiance, providing a beautiful entrance into your Venice-themed evening. Using the same tactic, you can also affix these pieces on columns in your venue. Each column can display a unique mask, giving your guests a feast for their eyes as they make their way from one side of the site to another.

Finally, if your gala auction has valet parking, you can take advantage of this service by leaving a thoughtful gift in each guest's vehicle. A small mini-mask, or a gift with a mini-mask tied into the bow could be left on the dashboard. This considerate souvenir will be a fond remembrance of the evening – a little piece of Venice to make them smile as they drive home.

Your most elaborate displays – the centerpieces, the floral displays on the stairwell and columns, etc. – can drum up dollars for your cause, as well. Some groups will offer the masks for a flat fee (usually the price tag is affixed to each mask) or auction one or two of the more extravagant masks during the live auction. If the masks are of good quality and (ideally) from Venice, guests often leap at the opportunity to purchase them.

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Venice or the Pearl of the Venetian Lagoon

Author: Martinapp

About Venice we could talk for hours, describing its numerous beauties and its particularities. It is a city different from every other in the world and by now everybody in the world knows that. For this reason millions of tourists run here every year to be fleeced by restaurateurs and shopkeepers. But nobody can do without it and even this is one of Venice’s characteristics. In the end a city built on the water, instead that on the ground, can only be different from everything else and have rules of life different from other cities.
As we arrive in Venice, we are immediately captured by its atmosphere that suddenly appears magic and different from every other city in the world.

In Venice there are no cars, there are even no bikes or bicycles. Instead you are thrown in a magical atmosphere, with medieval palaces and canals. The atmosphere and the landscape are not the ones of a modern city, but of a city in a fairy tale, remained unchanged since the days of knights and ladies.  Walking among streets and lanes or “calli”, as are called the streets of Venice, we are constantly surrounded by monuments and churches that for themselves are masterpieces to be admired for free.

Venice is also called the “City of lovers” because, precisely because there are no cars, it can allow long and peaceful walks, surrounded only by the sound of the water that laps its shores. Venice seems to be a fortress in which the time has stopped, in which there are no apartment buildings or highways. All this without counting that in Venice there are some of the most beautiful paintings and finest original works of a lot of famous Italian artists such as Jacopo Tintoretto, G.B. Tiepolo, Titian, Veronese, Bellini, Giorgione etc…in its churches, museums or palaces.

Beyond being a real heaven on heart for the lovers of modern art, Venice dedicates every two years one of the most important exhibition in the world to contemporary art: the Venice Biennale. Always in Venice it is possible to visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, full of masterpieces of contemporary artists.
But the peculiarity of Venice is not just in its architecture, for example the traditional mean of transportation is the “gondola”, the only boat in the world of 11 meters in lenght and weighing over 600 kg that can be maneuvered with lightness and ease by a single person and even with only one oar, has become for millions of tourists the very symbol of Venice.

Another peculiarity is the Venetian masks that now are used in Carnival costumes but once the Venetians used them during the whole year and in some places. The reason was the most obvious, that is not being recognized. And here for example, they used to wear masks when participating in the gambling at the Ridotto, because they did not want to be recognized by creditors, who otherwise would not have given them respite. Women used to wear masks not only for not being recognized, but also for beauty. When they went to the Selvadego inn, they used to put on a velvet mask to bring out the whiteness of the face.

Venice is full with locals, bar or restaurants where all people can eat the typical Venetian “cicchetti” (type of appetizers) and drink some wonderful spritz (kind of aperitif), maybe listening to some great jazz music played by some fabulous players. And in the restaurants it is possible to eat some typical dishes, especially based on fish that will satisfy your hunger and your taste after having enriched your mind during the day admiring the numerous beauties of this city.


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The Charm and Excitement From the Carnival of Venice Between Knights and Ladies

Author: David

In Italy there is a city suspended between sky and sea, his name is Venice, a unique city rich in history and art. If you come to visit you will be fascinated by her beauty, and even more if you'll come to take its streets during the Carnival even dressed in masks to relive the emotions of the Venice of the 700th That's because Venice is a city suspended in its glorious past when it reached its peak in 1700.

The creation of masks in Venice is a tradition that dates back to centuries ago, some say as early as 1200. Even today there are many artisans who make beautiful Venetian Masks from the most classical to the most imaginative, all strictly hand-painted and embellished with precious fabrics and feathers. Many of the masks that are sold in stores have ancient origins, especially those that come from the Commedia dell'Arte of Goldoni.

We all know the typical masks of Venice thanks to the comedy written by Goldoni, where, with wit and irony highlighted strengths and weaknesses of the Venetian nobility, merchants and their servants. The most famous among the masks goldoniana is Harlequin, a servant always perpetually hungry despite his involvement in the affairs of the family of Pantaloon surly and stingy Venetian merchant. Arlecchino is engaged with the handmaid Colombina, very mischievous Arlecchino and convinces her to fulfill every desire, especially to buy everything we want.  Pantalone is a miserly old merchant and luxurious that besets the young girls.

But because the Carnival of Venice draws the attention of the world? As early as 700 all the nobles of Europe were attracted to the carnival they could give vent to the most recondite fantasies and lustful desires protected anonymity that the mask worn during the carnival gave them. The Venetians already centuries earlier had introduced the custom of wearing masks during carnival.

Why still the Carnival of Venice is the most famous in the world? Perhaps because even today the transgressions of the past still live in private between the walls of the palace, perhaps also because dressed lady or knight has a sense walking in this city magic where time seems to take us in the past. It 'true that the emotions that you live are definitely unique and powerful emotional impact. You will not be yourself, you feel being part of an ancient world, magical. Walking the streets of Venice or in the fields you will feel as if the city did always and if you have the good fortune to come into a building where there is a private party let fun, to balls, to courtship.

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Venetian Masks: Tradition and History

Author: Samantha Singh

Back in the 13th Century, Venice was greater than just a small metropolis in Italy. It was an important part of Italy and was known by the title of the Venetian Republic. This Republic was small, with inhabitants within the region of approximately 150,000 people. Nonetheless, the Republic had a very profitable trade, which was ship constructing, and was able to produce one battleship in as little as thirty days. This was a really fast turnaround, made possible by the reality that the shipyards employed 15,000 of the native residents, a staggering ten per cent of the state's general population. Along with the shipyards, the Venetian Republic required workforces in all different facets of daily life. The Republic was a nicely oiled machine which functioned easily and well and this meant that the residents of the Venetian Republic were wealthy and successful. This wealth, luxury and extravagance, coupled with the implausible factor about the state, made the Republic very interesting to the relaxation of the world.

It was this wealth that was to lead to the custom of the Venetian masks. Over time, the residents of the Venetian Republic began to understand that in the event that they hid their identification they were able to carry out their daily lives in secrecy and without worry of retribution. With a lot personal wealth inside the state, people often discovered themselves making offers and agreements with different residents outside the eyes of the law. With the inhabitants, as small as a result of it was, many needed to hold out such offers as these without different people figuring out their enterprise, and so the carrying of a masks grew to develop into popular fashion.

As soon as people started to see others sporting masks, it became apparent that they could garner additional benefits. When sporting a mask your identification is hidden and so your social standing would not be recognized by others. This allowed servants and enterprise homeowners to be handled equally and prevented any type of inequality or prejudice. It additionally allowed all of the residents of the Republic to have their say on points which had been essential to them, letting them keep nameless inside the process. This was mutually useful to each of the residents and officers visiting the city, who had been able to get hold of trustworthy options to their questions from a full spectrum of residents. Quickly, all the metropolis's residents had been sporting masks to go about their day by day lives.

This mutual benefit for all carrying venetian masks did not last too long though. It didn't take much time for people to start to profit from the concealment of their id and to profit from their anonymity. Understanding that there were to be no repercussions for their actions, as nobody might presumably be identified, the society started to behave more lavishly and without fear. As a busy metropolis with travellers and business visitors descending upon them every single day, sexual promiscuity turned widespread and enjoyment was recognized to be occurring all via the day and the night time, all over the place in the city. In reality, enjoyment was even occurring in convents and was undertaken by men, women and even children. Homosexuality was starting to unfold throughout the Republic and was not condemned there as it was in the rest of the country. Women had been capable of flaunting their sexuality in revealing clothes and engaged in promiscuous behaviour. Even people who had taken religious vows, just like monks and nuns, had been performing similar actions as the rest of the population, carrying trendy outfits, enjoying and prostituting themselves.



The capital of Italy, Rome, knew of the activities which have been occurring inside the Venetian Republic nevertheless elected to ignore them as long as the Republic was continuing to make regular and substantial financial deposits. However, a decision was finally reached to ban the wearing of masks almost all the 12 months, solely allowing it in a three month period from the twenty sixth December onwards. Over time this has been lessened and is now more usually related to week long festivities typically referred to as Carnevale, or Mardi Gras.Hi I'm a historical researcher who has spent many years in Venice. I really love venetian masks, especially during the Venice Carnival.

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Venice - Italy

Author: Hannah Rollmaker

Situated on the north side of Italy, and having a population of approximately 271,500, the city of Venice is considered as one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Sometimes it is referred to as City of Water and sometimes as City of Light.

Geographically the city itself is divided into six divisions which are named as Cannaregio, Castello, Dosoduro, San Marco, San Polo and Santa Croce.

Inside Venice almost all the buildings are made on the bases of solid wood because of the sinking factor of Venice.

The climatic conditions are the same as expected in Italy. The city has moderate temperature ranges even during the peak seasons of winters and summers. The coldest months of the city starts from November and remains until the middle of February. The temperature variations are between 0 and -5 degrees. Relatively nights are much cooler. Venice receives most of the rainfall during this season. The peak seasons for summers are from June to August and the temperature ranges from 24 to 30 degrees.

Most of the transportation means inside Venice used to be boats but now these boats are replaced by water boats which are now the most common means of transportation for the people of Venice.

The Italian government has constructed a new airport in Venice named as Marco Polo International Airport and it has been named after the famous Marco Polo of Venice.

Cars cannot be used inside Venice as the city is full of water, although some reports suggest that Venice has stopped sinking, still people of Venice prefer these water buses for traveling. Also as there is water in the city so it is very dangerous to build roads for cars.

The city of Venice hosts many cultural festivals out of which most famous and highly anticipated is the Carnival of Venice. It comes one time in a year and is basically a dance and gathering of people. The people contributing in the carnival of Venice wear traditional masks.

Venice is considered a strong city regarding culture, music and entertainment. As the city's night life is a prominent one among the different cities of Italy. Venice basically is considered as the starting or birth place of music. Music composition and music publication started from Venice by a person named Ottaviano Petrucci. He started using the necessary equipment as soon it was invented, which afterwards became a well known musical organization which attracted most of the musicians from central Europe. Venice is also considered to be the inventor of many musical instruments.

Venice is basically a very complicated and compact city so there are not many parks and open grounds but as the city is very rich in history Venice has a number of museums which are mostly the destinations for tourists to visit. These museums display different areas and also focus on different eras of the years Venice experienced.

What ever the season, Venice will look stunning, spring, summer, autumn or winter. Enjoy yourselves, you may only get one chance!

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Tourism in Venice, Visit the City, Holiday and Traditions

Author: Martinapp

Venice is considered one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. The city of Venice really abounds with traditions and must-see places.

As first thing we have to highlight the famous Venice Carnival: it is a great feast, among the most ancient ones of the city, that after so many years, thousands of tourists from all over the world come to admire staying in the various Venice hotels. Another ancient tradition is the the Sensa Feast-day, it is celebrated in May during the period of the Ascension. During this day it is celebrated the symbolic wedding between Venice and the sea, to recall all the victims of the navy fleet.

Among the most important events, there is of course the Venice International Film Festival, that takes place every year in September and it is located at the Cinema Palace. Also the Historical Regatta is a feast that attracts a lot of tourists as well as the Redentore Feast-Day, which is organized on the third Sunday of July. Among the most important Venice musical events, we need to recall “Venice plays”. Every year the city turns itself into a romantic musical set full of sounds and magic. One venetian tradition is also the so-called Palio of the Ancient Maritime Republics. The four involved cities (Genoa, Pisa, Amalfi and Venice) in turn organize various events to commemorate the historical events of Middle Age. Also on the 25th of April, public holiday in Italy for the Liberation of our country, it is twice holiday in Venice. In fact Venice celebrates also St. Marcus day, the patron saint of Venice. Regarding the tour and the offers for Venice, they are especially dedicated to visit the beauties of one of Italy’s most romantic cities. Let’s start from the Canal Grande, the famous waterway that all venetian people call “Il Canalazzo”.

After this, there are many bridges to see, all well-known and famous. These are for example the Academia Bridge, the “Ponte degli Scalzi” (the Bridge of the Barefoot), the Rialto’s Bridge, the Constitution Bridge, inaugurated in September 2008. In the tourist tour a nice walk on the beautiful St. Marcus Square can’t miss, this is the only square of the city. The St. Marcus Basilica and its bell tower are wonderful and very suggestive. The bell tower is the highest of Venice, almost 97 meters. At the top of the bell tower, people can admire the famous statue of the Archangel Gabriel, famous for its height, almost 3 meters. The visual effect of the statue’s wings, which move in the wind, is really magic.

Another symbol of the city of Venice is the famous Clock tower, recently restored, that with its tolls beats the hours thanks to the two giants known as the so-called “two Moors”, they became black because of all the signs of time, so now they look older and aged.

An obligated visit is at the Giudecca island, especially known for its really original fishbone shape. Here, where we can find and book where to sleep in a Venice hotel, we can also visit the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore and the Redentore Basilica. Another obligated step is also the other three islands, all of them of a exceptional beauty. We start from the island of Burano, which is famous thanks to the lace manufacture, laces are still designed according to an ancient technique coming from the 16th century; then the island of Murano, very famous for the glass manufacture. Being able to admire with your own eyes these inimitable manufacturing techniques that can create this unique objects is a real fairy tale. In the end you have to visit the island of Torcello, that every year attracts thousands of tourists.

Back to Venice, you should take a walk in the middle of the square, have a coffee in one of the numerous cafés under the porticoes and obviously take a trip on a gondola, these things can complete a perfect day spent in Venice.

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