Europe
THE ALLURING VENICE
January 08, 2016
After leaving the breathtaking Zurich, we took a train (SBB CFF FFS) down to the city of romance, Venice. Due to a landslide the night before, our original line was interrupted and we were redirected to another route, stopping by Domodossola, instead of Milano Centrale. Located at the foot of the Italian Alps, Domodossola is a small, yet beautiful town, surrounded by the mountains.
The view on the way - beautiful! |
The railway station |
The railway station |
The town of Domodossola - home to about 18,000 people |
The beer came v free snacks :D |
After a stopover of nearly 2 hours, we continued our journey to Venice, the city which is renowned for its stunning architecture, artworks, mysterious passageways, and of course, the canals, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon.
Watched the sunset as we crossed into the city. |
Grilled salmon steak |
Spaghetti with mixed fish |
Ponte di Rialto |
The Grand Canal seen from Ponte di Rialto |
Carnival masks |
Glass decos from Murano, the glass island |
Some pathway on the way to Piazza San Marco |
Gondolas parked here after operating hours |
The Piazza |
Basilica di San Marco - under restoration at that time :( |
Torre dell'Orologio, the clocktower |
Doge's Palace on the right |
The Lion of Venice - an ancient bronze winged lion sculpture which symbolizes the city, as well as one of its patron saints, St Mark, after its arrival there in the 12th century |
Erberia - veggie market |
Pescheria - fish market |
Weird looking fish :P |
Sfogliatina al cioccolato with espresso |
An entirely different atmosphere during the day |
Feeding the pigeons is not permitted |
St Mark's Campanile |
This church was built to honor the Virgin Mary |
The Grand Canal during the day |
A gondola ride is the one Venetian tourist trap everyone falls into willingly. Lol. Like most people say, no trip to Venice would be complete without a gondola ride. Not cheap but truly an unique experience.
The gondolier getting ready |
In such a relatively small area, Venice harbors many artistic and architectural wonders. It is one of the most alluring cities in the world and as a visitor, you will inevitably get 'lost'. The best way to experience this city is to pick a direction and wander. Getting 'lost' allows you to stumble upon the city's many secrets. Arm yourself with a map and donned your comfortable shoes for endless walking. No matter where you go, you'll find history, beauty and romance.
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