Millions of tourists on the planet would dream of visiting this great Italian city. No one remains indifferent after a walk in Venice, pompous and shabby, a city-monument with ribbons of canals and unique palaces.
Boat trips in Venice
In the city, which actually stands on the water, the main modes of transport are vaporettos - small ferries and water taxis. They are especially good on the Grand Canal, where there are no bridges. Tickets are sold at bus stops at ticket offices, as well as in tobacco kiosks and vending machines.
Gondolas disseminated on postcards and photos are a way of travel for romantics and bourgeois, travel is quite expensive, and with the onset of the evening, the cost increases. In addition, many gondoliers offer a glass of champagne to their guests for the price of several boxes of frothy drink (naturally, in the homeland of travelers). But if the gondolier likes the company, he will sing the famous barcaroles all the way.
The main attractions of the city
Venice is a city-monument, therefore, masterpieces of architecture, historical and cultural monuments are found at every step, regardless of the route chosen. The first place is occupied by Piazza San Marco, it is here that the guides immediately lead tourists.
Guests of the city are familiar with the place from booklets and souvenir postcards, but a completely different impression is caused by the panorama of the square and its main attractions:
- Cathedral of San Marco, striking in its grandeur and skill of Byzantine architects;
- Campanile - a bell tower, rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century;
- Doge's Palace, a monument of Gothic architecture.
St. Mark's Square is the center of attraction for tourists, therefore, if you want a relatively free stay and a quiet sightseeing, you need to come here at dawn.
Saint Mark is the patron saint of Venice, for which the locals are very grateful to him. It is in honor of him that the square and the cathedral, the basilica, where the relics of this saint are kept, and the library, the repository of book rarities of no less importance, are named here.
It is clear that a city with such a huge number of bridges should have its own zest connecting the two banks. The symbol of Venice is the Rialto Bridge, and from here many tourists begin their journey along the endless canals. By the way, according to reviews of those who visited the city and took a ride on gondolas or taxis, the most magnificent views are opened from the water.
