Category Archives: Italy Travel
PLAZA SAN MARCOS: The Historical Symbol of Venice
Plaza San Marcos, for centuries, has been the historical symbol of Venice, unique in the world for its charm and destination for thousands of tourists. The square dates from the ninth century, when the Doge, who leaves Malamocco and moved to Rialto, decided that the plaza was the place to settle because here the main [...]
GRAND CANAL: The Heart of Venice
The Grand Canal, which the Venetians call “Canalizzo” is the main street of Venice. It is 4 km and divides the city into two: the eastern part, which has three “sestiere” and the west, with three other “sestiere.” There are three bridges: degli Scalzi, Rialto and Accademia.
Rialto Bridge
VENICE: A City on The Water
Venice History
Although at the beginning of Christianity the lagoon and was populated by fishermen and hunters, the real Colonization V century, when the inhabitants of the land went to the islands to escape the barbarian invasions, first by the Huns and then of the Lombards. The confederation of the Laguna was not independent, but he [...]
Cinque Terre, Levanto to La Spezia
On the coast of Liguria (Italy), the mountain into the sea in an incredible landscape, the Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza and Corniglia.
It is hard to find a more relaxed tourism in this corner of the Italian Riviera. Few museums, no scooter, no cars disturb the tranquility of this corner. It is located on [...]
Plaza de San Marcos in Venice
The Plaza de San Marcos is located in the heart of Venice. It measures 180 meters long by 70 meters wide and is the only one piazza in Venice, since it is Piazzale rest or fields.
Its construction began in the ninth century by adopting the current size and shape in 1177, 100 years after being [...]
The Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
The Ducal Palace of Venice
The Basilica and Plaza de San Marcos, represent one of the most famous and photographed landscapes in the world, perhaps due in part to their great harmony and beautiful architecture.
For centuries, the Ducal Palace served three functions of vital importance in the political and social life of Venice. The place [...]
The Venetian Bridge of Sighs
Venice, the “city of canals”: One of those interesting places that highlight the beauty of the city is the Bridge of Sighs.
According to historical data on the website dumps ArteHistoria, this bridge was built in 1602 by Antonio Contino with the aim of linking courts and the prisons of the Ducal Palace with the building [...]
Piazzale Roma
The Piazzale Roma is the last place of Venice can be reached by road. It is the place where the bridge ends of Liberty and where the buses to go to the mainland.
The Piazzale Roma is a place devoid of any tourist attractions, but is a must for all travelers arriving by bus from Venice [...]
Visit Venice
Are you planning a trip to Venecia? If so sure you have many doubts assaulted last (or not so latest) minute. For us Venice is the most beautiful town in Italy with Rome, for this and to help you with your trip, we’ve created this guide to Venice.
What is Venice?
Venice is a collection of [...]
Interesting Places In Venice – Italy
What to see in Venice?
Venice is not just stroll through its narrow streets, hundreds of bridges crossing over the canals, and riding a gondola … but not because it is typical, it ceases to be spectacular!
Here are some of the places not to be missed if you go to Venice:
Plaza de San Marcos
It is a [...]