Venice - the Queen of the Adriatic



A lot of cities have been compared with Venice, but no one was ever able to live up to the comparison. Venice has been known as “La Dominante”, “La Serenissima”, “the Queen of the Adriatic”, “the City of canals”, “the City of bridges”, “the floating City” ans so on. Those lovely nicknames are quite illustrative of Venice’s fame, as the most beautiful and the most romantic city around the world. The city has got the world’s most artistic masterpieces per square kilometre, so no need to tell you how many marvels Venice offers you for the pleasure of your eyes.

The best hotels in Venice are assuring you to spend the most romantic vacation ever, with that special atmosphere that makes you feel like out of the time. Walk in the paces of Marco Polo, Vivaldi and Casanova, stroll in the 177 islands and 455 bridges composing “undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man”, according to Luigi Barzini for The New York Times.

The reputation of the city of being expensive precedes it, but do not be discouraged! If you take care of Venice accommodation in advance you can get pretty good Venice hotel deals. The city being a treasure in itself, the best attractions and sights are free. To begin with, have a walk on the celebrated Piazza San Marco, feeding pigeons or having a cafe macchiato in one of the many bars surrounding it. A unique ticket will offer the visit the Palazzio Ducale, the Correr Museum, the National Architectural Museum and the Marciana Library. Then, you could admire the San Marco Cathedral, and enjoy the fabulous view on Venice’s waterfront. Meet the Gothic style of the Doge’s Palace and the Ca’ d’Oro, the baroque splendour of buildings such as the Ca’ Pesaro or the Ca’ Rezzonico and the classical beauty of the Palazzo Grassi. Take a gondola or a vaporetta tour on the Grand Canal to admire these treasures...

Academia will provide you with the finest and rarest art pieces, so that you could admire the works of Veronese and many more maestros, or choose the Peggy Guggenheim Collection if you prefer contemporary art. Every church owns its secret and admirable masterpieces, so do not hesitate to enter into the Basilica dei Frari, the Basilica della Salute, the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo... The Murano Glass Factory will reveal you the secrets of the glass workers to create the famous colourful Venetian glass. The Carnival of Venice is one of the most impressive events you may participate in, with exquisite costumes and masks, which will make you feel like having returned to the debauchery of the 14th century.

Just walking around the city is a wonderful activity, appreciating the blue reflects of the canals in the streets, looking at the gondolas passing under the bridges, listening at the serenades, meeting impressive masks at the corner... Sightseeing is free and wonderful!

Do you want to be part of the dream? Any Venice hotel will give you a piece of this dream!


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