If New York is the city of dreams and Paris is the city of love then Venice would be the city of romance. For years Venice has dominated the title of the most romantic city in the World, Love affairs and famous lovers, in fact the entire history of Venice has all in one way or another been
intimately linked to Cupid and his romantic arrow.
Venice is one of the few cities in the world that can be truly described as ‘unique’, named in honour of the goddess Venus, the ancient Roman Goddess of Love, the city is “undoubtedly the most beautiful city ever built by man” as described by Luigi Barzini in The New York Times.
Venice was founded in the 5th century and is built completely on water it is spread over 188 small islands which are tied together by some 400 bridges and is surrounded by some of the most breath-taking scenery in all of Italy. Venice comprise of an enchanting series of canals and splendid palazzi that rise up from the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon as if from nowhere.
Each corner of the town exhibits individual architectural magnificence; beautiful churches adorn the banks of the Grand Canal as she snakes her way through the city, lovers wander through the streets enjoying the company of their partner and art lovers take pleasure in the momentous museums and galleries.
Venice truly is a fairy tale city where you are encouraged to indulge your senses and selfishly savour every moment of it.
PLACES TO VISIT:
A visit to Venice would not be complete without a graceful and romantic glide down the Grand Canal on a gondola. The Gondola is one of the most well-known and romantic images portraying Venice and is also considered the most elegant means of transport. Gondolas are believed to date as far back as the 7th century and were once the chief form of transportation through the canals of Venice.
Today gondolas are so loved all and are used by tourists, lovers, and Venetians for regattas, or wedding ceremonies. The beauty of a modern day gondola is they penetrate into the city allowing you to see the most hidden parts of the city that would be otherwise out of bounds.
Piazza San Marco, often known as St Mark’s Square, is the heart of Venice. Founded in the 9th century, Piazza San Marco is the place where lots of Venice’s festivals are held, here you can see a number of beautiful and historical monuments.
Piazza San Marco is extremely popular with tourists, photographers, and pigeons. Some of the major attraction of the place includes the Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, St Mark’s Clocktower, the Procuratie Vecchie, the Napoleonic Wing of the Procuraties, the Procuratie Nuove, St Mark’s Campanile and Logetta and the Biblioteca Marciana.
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