Must see in Italy #2: Venice

in #travel7 years ago (edited)

Going on a trip to Italy and passing by Venice? This was my third time in the romantic city of Venice, and still it seemed as magical as the first time. Everything from architecture and food to the canals and the gondolas at every corner, Venice seems like a piece of fairy tale. It sure does if you manage to look past the crowds of tourists and let yourself get lost in the narrow streets. Keep scrolling to check out my top tips!
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Get lost

If you are a walking person, opt in for this. We stayed at a hotel in Mestre (that also provided with a parking spot) and we took a bus to Venice. After that, we walked through the city, until the Piazza San Marco. There are plenty of arrows and tourists to follow. But if you want to take your time, get far away from the crowds get lost in the maze of narrow streets. Be prepared for rather humid but also chilly places (so welcome on a hot Italian summer day). All those wanderings might throw you into pretty places that you would not expect!

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All the gelato

While in Italy, I must have eaten one ice cream per day, on average. I swear. And during my time in Venice, I did not disappoint. Go for all the pasta and the gelato – enjoy yourself and don’t think of the calories – you will walk a lot anyway.

Take photos

Make sure you take tons. It’s not everyday that you go to Venice, right? I must have taken a photo of every canal with a cute blue boat floating peacefully. Those places seem so magical and serene. But don’t forget about the landmarks either.
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Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs & Piazza San Marco

You can easily find it without a map, if you are on a major tourist route, you will see indications for the Rialto bridge, the Bridge of Sighs and Piazza San Marco. They will both be full of tourists, but that doesn’t make it less enjoyable, right? As a heavy traveler, you must find the beauty of the landmark beyond the crowds. As I said, you’re not coming to Venice everyday, so you might as well find ways to enjoy your time there.

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Take a water taxi

We took one on our day trip to Murano & Burano. It is definitely an experience, but also quite expensive. I recommend it for cases where you have no other way. Such as island hopping, if you’re doing a day trip in Venice and have limited time or if your hotel is in the heart of Venice and you have lots of pieces if luggage. Otherwise it could be quite expensive to use all the time (there are some transportation passes for Venice, so just ask your hotel).

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What are your tips for visiting Venice?

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Venice looks wonderful, it is definitely one of the places I would like to visit at one point :)

Definitely worth visiting several times 💕

Venice is very first on my wishlist for 2018! Amazing pics and text! Love it! :)

I am sure if you go you will love it!

I was last in Venice almost 25 years ago and I still didn't plan on going back (which is nonsense). Thank you for reminding me that it is also beautiful for a solo traveller! put on to do list

definitely worth revisiting!

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Great post,
Venice is a truly magical place, once you get past the tourists!
Your best advice was to "Get Lost" and I would fully encourage folks to do just that. There's something enlarging when you turn the corner, see a hospital, and realize that the ambulances are boats!
Another thing we did was read the local posters for events. We found a contemporary art exhibit housed FAR from the beaten paths. Just the adventure of finding it was worth the effort. You will be amazed (or maybe not) that Google Maps will guide you through the labyrinthine back streets. Even that counts as "getting lost" though.

The first two times I went to Venice, I was only in the very touristic spots. Now we had the chance to walk around - we actually followed arrows that were pointing towards Piazza San Marco and whenever we wandered, we always had Google maps with us. I am to scared of losing getting too lost 😂

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Venice Italy is in the top 3 places in the world that I would like to visit.

I totally recommend it! Very beautiful destination!