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Italy Luxury Vacation & Tour Guide
Venice Vacation Attractions in Venice Monuments and Landmarks Piazza San Marco
 St. Mark's Square, Venice, ItalyPiazza San Marco, or St. Mark's Square, is Venice's most famous square. What appears to be a rectangle is actually a trapezium, and when you look up at the basilica... Ponte dei Sospiri
 Sestiere di San Marco, Venice, ItalySome legends say that the Ponte dei Sospiri was called the Bridge of Sighs because it was a rendezvous for lovers; however, the truth tells a much sadder tale. Religious Buildings San Pietro di Castello  Isola di San Pietro, Venice, Italy The main structure of this church dates back to the 7th century, as does the fortress that gives this whole area its name. Chiesa del SS. Redentore
 Giudecca, 195, Venice, Italy Planned by A Palladio, this church was built between 1570 and 1580. In 1576, a deadly plague spread among the population. Basilica di SS. Giovanni e Paolo
 Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, 6363 - Castello, Venice, Italy Construction of this church started at the end of the 14th century by the Dominican friars. It was completed at the beginning of the 15th century. San Giovanni in Bragora
 Campo Bandiera e Moro, (Castello), Venice, ItalyThe meaning of Bragora is still debated. Some say it goes back to the Greek `Agora', the square where the sovereign people used to make decisions, or `Bragola', meaning market place. San Giovanni Crisostomo
 Cannaregio, Salizada San Giovanni Crisostomo, Venice, Italy It is a shame that tables, chairs and food stalls block the view of San Giovanni Cristostomo. Museums and Art Galleries Scuola Grande di San Rocco  Campo S. Rocco,, Venice, Italy This stunning building was built in the Renaissance, but displays traces of successive interventions up until the baroque period. Chiesa e Campanile di San Giorgio Maggiore
 Isola di San Giorgio, Venice, ItalyThere is little more than this church on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The Benedictine Convent Church was built at the beginning of the year 1000, and was redesigned... Palazzo Labia - Salone del Tiepolo
 S. Geremia, Cannaregio, Venice, Italy Built from Istria stone in the 17th century, this palace is characterised by three facades that are decorated with eagles, from which one can see the Canale Grande. Museo di Storia Naturale  S. Croce, 1730, Venice, Italy This is a truly enlightening museum. It covers all the natural sciences. You'll find fossils, minerals, botanical collections, entomological collections, protozoa, molluscs and all kinds of vertebrates on display. Museo Fortuny  Palazzo Fortuny, San Beneto, 3780 San Marco, Venice, Italy This was the house of Mariano Fortuny, friend and colleague of D'Annunzio, who was a set designer, inventor, fabric manufacturer... Things to do Regatta Storica  Grand Canal, Venice, ItalyThis regatta, which takes place on the first Sunday in September each year, dates back to the 13th century. Ponte di Rialto
 Grand Canal, Venice, ItalyFor a long time this was the only way to cross the Canal Grande. There was a bridge here at the end of the 12th century, but the current one, designed by Antonio da Ponte, was built... Venice Carnevale
 Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy The Venice Carnival is a two-week celebration of mysterious masked balls, parades, theatrical productions, music and general gaiety. Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by a Vanice vacation specialist. Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 |
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