The time of the famous Venetian carnival is near at hand. It’s just the right time to recall Venice, its attractions and must-sees, its rich history and the contemporary status of one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
The first thing that comes to mind when speaking about Venice is “the city of canals”. It has over 150! Don’t forget about 409 bridges in Venice and there are no cars and buses. You can reach any point by water or by walking (Venice is not very big). Large passenger boats called vaporetto play the role of the public transport in Venice. Small private boats are water taxies. However, the gondola has become the transport symbol of the city. It’s a narrow, usually black, boat for water walks. It’s an expensive pleasure, but it’s the only way to feel the authentic atmosphere of Venice.
The whole city is an art masterpiece; there are no ordinary, ugly buildings. Almost every structure seems to be a hotel. Even if it’s a private house you surely can rent an apartment there. It’s a city making living out of tourists, so the prices are high.
The center and the heart of the city is San Marco square. Long ago Napoleon called it “the most elegant dining-room in Europe”. The square really looks like salon. It’s surrounded by the galleries and San Marco Cathedral. Between gallery and cathedral lies the exit to lagoon with a wonderful view whether during the day or evening. St Mark's Square is located in one of the lowest parts of the city, so is always the first to be covered in water when the acqua alta (high tide) arrives.
The place is also famous for its cafes – “Florian”, “Lavena”, “Quardi”. “Florian” is considered to be the oldest café in Europe. Antique furniture, excellent coffee and live music are awaiting for you!
Doge’s palace or Palazzo Ducale is an ancient building hiding medieval secrets and legends.
The Rialto Bridge is one of the everlasting symbols of Venice. In the Middle Ages there were several wooden bridges, but all of them burned. The present, stone bridge was built in the end of the XVI century. On the bridge you can find more souvenir and jewelry shops than you can imagine (however overpriced they may be).
Venetian Carnival. It’s on of the most popular carnivals in the world and shares its fame only with the carnival in Rio-de-Janeiro, although they are completely different. The Venetian Carnival covers the whole city. Colorful festive crowds fill the streets and the squares of Venice. The origin of Carnival dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1296 the last day before the Lent was proclaimed holiday. This year's Carnival will be held from February 26, 2011 to March 8, 2011.
In the old carnival section, the city has made an effort to recreate the atmosphere of the carnival as it was lived under the Serenissima Republic, including some hitherto unpublished details. You will see how this wonderful event was lived and how the Venetians spent their days, how they dressed, how they ate and how they enjoyed themselves.The new carnival section provides you with a proper guide to the city, helping you organize your own carnival time. They will enable you to better plan your trip by pointing out places of interest and giving details of the main events happening in Venice. There are a broad range of services to choose from (hotels, restaurants, specialist shops, public transport) and the city will include details on a geographical basis of what is happening in each "Sestiere" (or area of town). So don your mask, and enjoy yourself! It will be an experience of a lifetime.
The first thing that comes to mind when speaking about Venice is “the city of canals”. It has over 150! Don’t forget about 409 bridges in Venice and there are no cars and buses. You can reach any point by water or by walking (Venice is not very big). Large passenger boats called vaporetto play the role of the public transport in Venice. Small private boats are water taxies. However, the gondola has become the transport symbol of the city. It’s a narrow, usually black, boat for water walks. It’s an expensive pleasure, but it’s the only way to feel the authentic atmosphere of Venice.
The whole city is an art masterpiece; there are no ordinary, ugly buildings. Almost every structure seems to be a hotel. Even if it’s a private house you surely can rent an apartment there. It’s a city making living out of tourists, so the prices are high.
The center and the heart of the city is San Marco square. Long ago Napoleon called it “the most elegant dining-room in Europe”. The square really looks like salon. It’s surrounded by the galleries and San Marco Cathedral. Between gallery and cathedral lies the exit to lagoon with a wonderful view whether during the day or evening. St Mark's Square is located in one of the lowest parts of the city, so is always the first to be covered in water when the acqua alta (high tide) arrives.
The place is also famous for its cafes – “Florian”, “Lavena”, “Quardi”. “Florian” is considered to be the oldest café in Europe. Antique furniture, excellent coffee and live music are awaiting for you!
Doge’s palace or Palazzo Ducale is an ancient building hiding medieval secrets and legends.
The Rialto Bridge is one of the everlasting symbols of Venice. In the Middle Ages there were several wooden bridges, but all of them burned. The present, stone bridge was built in the end of the XVI century. On the bridge you can find more souvenir and jewelry shops than you can imagine (however overpriced they may be).
Venetian Carnival. It’s on of the most popular carnivals in the world and shares its fame only with the carnival in Rio-de-Janeiro, although they are completely different. The Venetian Carnival covers the whole city. Colorful festive crowds fill the streets and the squares of Venice. The origin of Carnival dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1296 the last day before the Lent was proclaimed holiday. This year's Carnival will be held from February 26, 2011 to March 8, 2011.
In the old carnival section, the city has made an effort to recreate the atmosphere of the carnival as it was lived under the Serenissima Republic, including some hitherto unpublished details. You will see how this wonderful event was lived and how the Venetians spent their days, how they dressed, how they ate and how they enjoyed themselves.The new carnival section provides you with a proper guide to the city, helping you organize your own carnival time. They will enable you to better plan your trip by pointing out places of interest and giving details of the main events happening in Venice. There are a broad range of services to choose from (hotels, restaurants, specialist shops, public transport) and the city will include details on a geographical basis of what is happening in each "Sestiere" (or area of town). So don your mask, and enjoy yourself! It will be an experience of a lifetime.
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