The alluring aura of the waters that characterise the Earth’s one and only Wayfarers’ city that is always at its feet yet it culminates to the sky. One of the heavenly abode of lovers who visit the absolute lagoon – Venice which consummates magic in the atmosphere. One must experience the renowned grandeur of this sanctuary, evident of the glorious days of Renaissance and its historic culture which still throbs the Venetians’ veins.
You can get in through the most accessible and convenient mode of transportation i.e. take a flight to Venice to land at Venice’s Marco Polo airport from where you can avail public buses or taxis to reach as far as Piazzale Roma, city located in the heart of Venezia and the only place accessible by ground transportation. You can also go for Vaporettos, though expensive, to ferry you from one place to another and delighting you with the tempting views of the Grand Canal stretching to a length of approximately 2.5 miles which frets the city in grand ‘S’ shape herewith some 170 buildings that are evident of the centuries old Venetian-Gothic architecture including the spectacular Ca d’oro (House of Gold). And if you are hungry after tiring yourself up in the journey, please do savour your tastebuds upon the appetising Halal kebabs available at the restaurants alongside the Grand Canal .
Your life is not worth it if you ever holidayed in one of the most romantic destination of the world and not experienced that quintessential love in the famous Gondola rides with your soulmate. Rowing through the unruffled stream of water , one can witness the sparkling Venice while sharing the quality moments together.
Further, there are a plethora of enticements that one can engrave their memories upon.
The great majestic pleasure can be derived from the Venetian monument Basilica of San Marco architectured with a blend of Byzantine, Roman and Venetian style. The church is characterised by its Gothic façade .
St. Mark’s Square is the largest square on the lagoon only called ‘Piazza’ (others are called ‘campi’) a significant location for official purposes. It has a separate campanile – Bell Tower standing tall at 98.6 metres.
The other landmark is the Palace of Doge opulent of its arches and ambience that perforates elegantly with the combination of Gothic and Venetian architecture.
Arched over the river of Palazzo Rio, Bridge of Sighs once linked the old prisons of Doge’s Palace to the New Prisons beyond the rivers where one could hear the cries of the condemned prisoners.
Venezia is significantly known for its relishes that dance upon one’s gustatory senses specialising in corn-mealed Polenta and Cuttlefish sauce. Watch out for the cheap food especially the seafood and other essentials in the Rialto market when you cross the Grand Canal.
Mind you, please don’t dare to underestimate the Venetian pleasure without soothing your senses with the Italian Opera that premiers in the illustrious interiors of the stately Teatro La Fenice.
