Venice “City of Romance”

Venice “City of Romance” -- Venezia

December 14, 2010 

‘CITY OF ROMANCE’ as it is called… VENICE really proves true to its well known punch line.

It has breathtaking Grand Canal with spectacular architecture which takes tourists back in the olden times. Being there makes us forget that we are in 21st century.

Venice attractions

The attractions of Venice revolve around its canals; the magnificent churches and palaces spread around the island; and its rich arts and culture heritage, a legacy of the once great state of Venice.

Traveling between water lanes surrounded by all the attractions makes us  take in the wonderful views while  drifting down the Grand Canal, either in aVaporetto (water bus) or during a romantic ride in Venice’s famed gondolas.

(Click on the images to see full view)

Venice - View of Grand Canal

Vaporatti - Water bus

Gondolas – the world famous ride in Venice. Though is really romantic and a rare experience, its quite expensive. You should be able to negotiate with the Gondala Driver  . They can ask 100 euros for an hour’s ride or even more.

But the thumb rule is,  when you are in Venice, just let the bucks flow. Otherwise, everything is gonna pinch you and you will forget to enjoy.

(here’s a pic of Gondola, Click on the image to the enlarged view)

Gondola Ride

One of the main attraction of Venice is St Mark’s Square, breathtakingly beautiful and surrounded on all sides b Historic Buildings,  Beautiful churches.

St. Marks Sqaure (San Marco Square)