Italy is a spectacular country having loads of remarkable sightseeing, monuments, visual arts, museums, palaces, and heritage of ancient architecture, epicurean wonders and more for tourist far and wide. The country has a deep Roman Catholic roots and a lot of things to pour to millions who visit this wonderful country of ancient history and eye-catching geography.
During your travel to this country, discover the beautiful landscapes of Italy and enjoy a few of the world’s tastiest wine and exotic food, and experience the Italian style of living. Besides Rome, the Italian capital, Venice, Florence, Milan Turin and Naples are said to be the top destinations for travelers to Italy. In every corner, you will discover something new and interesting.
An Italian tour is incomplete without visiting Venice. Venice, a city built on water has painted palaces and tranquil churches, ornate bridges and canals that enthrall every tourist who visit the city. During your travel do not forget to ride in classic gondola through the Grand Canal of the city. Gondolas are conventional Venetian rowing boat. They are the most privative means of transportation in the canals of Venice and actively participate as a means of public transport.
Water-buses are very popular means of transport in the city. When you reach Venice, you can buy an ACTV travel card. This will give you access to limitless use of the water-bus network to see the most interesting spots of the city. A ride in the water-bus will be an experience of inimitable charm. The famous bridges of Venice are Rialto Bridge, Accademia Bridge, The Bridge of Sighs, Ponte delle Tette, Scalzi Bridge, Ponte della Costituzione
If you travel to Venice in April, you will be fortunate to attend the Venice Biennale, the most important events in the arts calendar of Italy. It is a famous biennial exhibition of Italian art whose origin dates back to 1893 when the then mayor of Venice, Riccardo Selvatico, passed a resolution to organize such exhibition.
The most visited places in Venice are the Basilica di San Marco, the Frari, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Island of San Pietro, Gallerie dell'Accademia, San Giorgio Maggiore and more.
Saint Mark's Basilica is an ancient church exhibiting splendid artwork, done by the renowned Italian and European artists. The remarkable feature of this architecture is that the Byzantine character that becomes visible on the great mosaics and tells the tale of St. Marco, together with the scenes from the Old and New Testament.
Here are the list of palaces and palazzo which you should visit during your travel to this city of bridges. They are Doge's Palace, Ca' Vendramin Calergi, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, Ca' d'Oro, Palazzo Foscari, Ca' Rezzonico, Palazzo Malipiero, Scuola Grande di San Marco, Fondaco dei Turchi, Palazzo Labia, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni and Palazzo Grassi.
Last but not the least; do not forget to visit San Giorgio Maggiore, an important and most identifiable landmark of Venice. It is the Palladian church, and you will get a bird's-eye view of picturesque city of Venice from its bell tower.
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