Laid down on the banks of the River Brenta, called because of the Grappa mountain, the mountain that has linked its name to the Great War, Bassano can boast a particularly happy geographic position. Bassano del Grappa is one of the historical towns of the Vicenza province. Just a few kilometers from Vicenza and Padova, this town has managed to combine some medieval evidences and a Venetian epoch architecture, all this inside the beautiful walls that signal the development of this town of roman origin.

The most famous art work is certainly the very famous Bridge of the Alpini, made by the great architect Andrea Palladio. The bridge was designed by Palladio in wood because its flexibility was able to counteract the impetuousness of the River Brenta. It suffered different and heavy damages both because of the River and because of the bombing, but it was always restored according to the Palladio guidelines. The last reconstruction was made during the second postwar period by the Alpines.

In the main square of Monte Vecchio there are also the imposing palace of the Monte di Pietà and the house Dal Corno Bornato, which façade was painted by Jacopo Da Ponte, called the Bassano (the works are now kept at the City Museum); a few steps away, in Piazza della Libertà, there is the neoclassical church of San Giovanni, built in 1300 by architect Giovanni Miazzi. Wonderful is also the Loggia del Comune from the 15 century. The entire village is dotted with buildings of great taste, enriched with precious ornaments: a walk through the quiet squares, in fact, can be very fascinating.

Historically, Bassano has passed through tough experiences. It passed from the dominance of Vicenza to the one of Padua and then Venice, the city around 1400 lived in a period of peace and prosperity that favored the flourishing development of trade, arts and culture. Between the 15 and the 16 century the painters of the Da Ponte dynasty were born, then called “Da Bassano”, of which the famous Jacopo was the founder of the school. After having lived its period of maximum splendor around 18 century, the city was involved in the fall of Venice and came under Austrian domination in 1815, before being annexed by the Kingdom of Italy in 1866.

But it was during the First World War that Bassano acquired eternal fame: center of strategic importance in the war, close to that mountain Grappa scene of bloody and decisive battles against the invading Austrians, the town earned the name “City of Alpine, which has forever linked to itself.

City of art and history, urban center of millennia-long tradition, Bassano has a calendar full of events throughout the year. In February, the colorful Carnival, one of the most beautiful in the Veneto region; between March and May the art engraving at the Agostinelli Palace; in the end of April a space dedicated to gourmets with the exhibition of the typical white asparagus; in May the market-exhibition of printing and ancient books. During Easter, the nearby town of San Zeno di Cassola hosts the International Meeting to free flight (gliding) and the one of balloons in October. And when the summer comes, here it is the prestigious Opera Summer Festival, with great performances in the billboard that attract tourists and visitors.

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Historic and traditional Venetian four stars hotel run by the same family since 1908, the Hotel Saturnia & International is housed in a palace built in the 14th century, whose most illustrious member, Vettor Pisani
(1324 – 1380) was appointed Admiral of the powerful Republic of Venice during the conflicts with the Genoese fleet over who should control merchant trading in the Mediterranean sea.

Located in the heart of Venice, on Via XXII Marzo, one of the widest and elegant in the city, the hotel is only 250 meters from Saint Mark’s Square.

With its perfect location, the hotel is the ideal place for a visit in the city’s historical centre.
Saint Mark’s square, the Palazzo Ducale, the Bridge of Sighs, the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim galleries, and the Scala del Bovolo (staircase of snails) are just some of the wonders of Venice that can be enjoyed during a pleasant stroll along the city’s paths.

The hotel’s 91 rooms are all different, with bathroom equipped with hair dryer, mini bar, telephone, internet connection, satellite television with radio, digital combination safe, sprinkler and individually – controlled air conditioning.

After a refreshing night’s sleep, guests can enjoy a rich buffet – style breakfast in the room
“Il Cortile” or in the typical Venetian courtyard in the summer time.

The concierge and reception service are always available to provide any kind of information or service: reconfirm flights, make reservations for train trips, restaurants, hotels, guided tours or taxis are just some of the services provided in the most efficient fashion, by a courteous, discreet and helpful staff.

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The seducing queen of the Adriatic, Venice has no parallel in the world. It is environmentally, architecturally, and historically unique in the world. The gorgeous city of Venice is your prurient destination. Perpetually caressed and fondled by Ocean, Venice is widely known for its sultry pleasures and bosoms unspeakable romances for you.

Venice is your place, if you really want to enjoy the company of your partner in “the merchant of Venice“ like setting. The city is romantic to every single bit. You can find a number of romantic places in Venice.

You`ll surely love to take gondola ride in the Grand Canal, the most important and romantic waterway in Venice. It`s the “must visit“ place for couples. There is no better place that this for expressing your love for your partner. Its banks are lined with some of the most beautiful buildings of the city, amongst the many palazzos are the Ca’ Rezzonico, Ca d’Oro, Ca’ Foscari, Palazzo Barbarigo and the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, housing the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. The churches along the canal include Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and Il Redentore. You can relish the place by taking a ferry ride across the canal by standing-up on the deck of a simple gondola called traghetto.

Piazza San Marco, also known as St Mark’s Square, is the principal square of Venice. Piazza San Marco is extremely popular with tourists, photographers, and pigeons. Without visiting this place, you romantic Venice travel will be incomplete. Some of the major attraction of the place includes the Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, St Mark’s Clocktower, the Procuratie Vecchie, the Napoleonic Wing of the Procuraties, the Procuratie Nuove, St Mark’s Campanile and Logetta and the Biblioteca Marciana. You can find some of the finest cafes including the¨ Florian and Gran ¨ Quadri.

You can really spend some romantic moments at Ponte di Rialto. Ponte di Rialto, also known as the Rialto Bridge, is a bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. The bridge has become one of Venice’s most recognizable icons and has a history that spans over 800 years. It is one of the most romantic locations of Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal and probably the most famous in the city.

Ponte dei Sospiri, the Bridge of Sighs, is another nice pick if you want to spend some live with your love. Built in the 16th century, the enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and has windows with stone bars. It passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the old prisons to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace.

Venetian Churches also have lots of romantic airs around them. These magnificent edifices symbolize deep platonic love. Some of the beautiful churches of Venice include Saint Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), San Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo in Venetian dialect), Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, and Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

Besides, there are a number of museums in Venice. Some of the fine museums of Venice include Ca’ Pesaro, Ca’ Rezzonico, Clock tower (Torre dell’Orologio), Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), Galleria dell’Accademia di Venezia, Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca’ d’Oro, Glass Museum (Museo del Vetro), and Goldoni’s House (Casa Goldoni).

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History, Beauty and Culture
Venice is possibly the most romantic city you’ll ever visit. It is almost redundant to describe the charms of this fabulous floating city, surrounded by hundreds of tiny canals. While wandering through the maze of footpaths or sitting back in a gondola and exploring the city by water, be sure to stop and visit San Marco Square, the famous Rialto Bridge, the elegant Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. Venice is truly a place like no other, with its quaint alleyways, waterways and way of life.

The first settlements in Venice date back to the 5th century, when the mainland people came to venice to escape the invasions that followed the fall of the Roman Empire, fighting just to survive, overtime these small pieces of land surrounded by water took on the semblance of a real town. A very unique and special place that became the only one like it in the world.

Gondolas, are one of Venice’s most famous symbols worldwide. This venetian boat is extremely ancient and was the result of complex techniques. The typical gondola is 11 meters long and weighs 600 kilograms. Considering its weight and size it is very easy to maneuver by one person.

Places to see in Venice
St. Mark’s Square-is really the heart of Venice, mostly because of its location on the banks of the grand canal, and because of the great number of beautiful, historical monuments located there. Politically and culturally, St. Mark’s Square has always been a very important and strategical area in Venice.

The Rialto Bridge’s-24-foot arch was designed to allow passage of galleys, and the massive structure was built on some 12,000 wooden pilings that still support the bridge more than 400 years later. The architect, Antonio da Ponte, competed against such eminent designers as Michelangelo and Palladio for the contract.

The bridge has three walkways: two along the outer balustrades, and a wider central walkway leading between two rows of small shops that sell jewelry, linens, Murano glass, and other items for the tourist trade. The Bridge of Sighs-received its name in the 17th century, because the prisoners who passed through it on their way to the prison cells on the other side would most likely see the beautiful sight of the lagoon and the island of S.Giorgio and freedom for the last time. However, it was only in the 19th century that it came to be called the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ after Lord Byron’s famous reference in his poem Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage “I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and prison on each hand”.

Jewish Ghetto-When on March 29th, 1516 the Government of the Serenissima Repubblica issued special laws, the first Ghetto of Europe was instituted. It was an area where Jews were forced to live and which they could not leave from sunset to dawn. The area was closed by gates watched by guards and up till now the marks of the hinges are visible there. St. Mark’s Basilica-majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history. Possession of the saint’s relics enabled the Republic to establish its authority, from 828 onward, over Grado and Aquileia. In 1063, under Doge Domenico Contarini, it was decided to rebuild the church on the same Greek cross plan as the previous one. In 1096 it was finished, but the decorative work continued until the beginning of the 19th century. The model had been furnished by the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople (536-46); five domes covering the crossing and each of the arms, supported by large piers linked by arches. The light was thus directed towards the centre of the basilica, leaving the side aisles in comparative shadow

Entertainment
Venice has a strong classical music scene and top venues to hear Baroque classics from the likes of Vivaldi include Chiesa di Santa Maria delta Pieta, Chiesa di San Bartolomeo and Chiesa delle Zitelle on Giudecca. San Marco`s Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, and San Polo`s Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista also host concerts, where musicians don 18th century costume and masks, giving an idiosyncratic take on famous works. Performance art afficionados welcomed the recent return of Venice`s opera treasure, the Teatro La Fenice, decimated by fire in 1996. La Fenice also hosts high-calibre ballet, music and theater.

Principal theater venues in Venice include Teatro Goldoni and between the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square – Teatro Fenice, Teatro Malibran and Teatro Italia; all boasting beautiful interiors.
The outstanding Biennale festival showcases some of the world`s leading contemporary artists in music, theater, art, dance, cinema and architecture at choice venues every two years. The next festival runs from June to October 2005.

RestaurantsCipriani Restaurant
Hotel Cipriani, Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice
Tel: +39 041 520 7744 | Fax: +39 041 520 3930
La Caravella
Hotel Saturnia e International, Calle Larga XXII Marzo, San Marco 2398, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 520 8377 | Fax: +39 041 520 7131
Ristorante Do Leoni
Hotel Londra Palace, Riva degli Schiavoni 4171, 30122 Venice
Tel: +39 041 520 0533 | Fax: +39 041 522 5032
Gran Caffe’ Ristorante Quadri
Piazza San Marco 120, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 522 2105 | Fax: +39 041 520 8041
Grand Canal
Albergo Monaco e Grand Canal, Calle Vallaresso, San Marco 1325, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 520 0211
Harry’s Bar
Calle Vallaresso, San Marco 1323, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 528 5777 | Fax: +39 041 520 8822
La Colomba
Piscina di Frezzeria, San Marco 1665, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 522 1175 | Fax: +39 041 522 1468
Osteria da Fiore
Calle del Scaleter, San Polo 2202, 30125 Venice
Tel: +39 041 721 308 | Fax: +39 041 721 343
Fiaschetteria Toscana
Campo San Giovanni Grisostomo, Cannaregio 5719, 30131 Venice
Tel: +39 041 528 5281 | Fax: +39 041 528 5521
Al Covo
Campiello della Pescaria, Castello 3968, 30122 Venice
Tel: +39 041 522 3812
Vini Da Arturo
Calle degli Assassini, San Marco 3656, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 528 6974
Harry’s Dolci
Fondamenta San Biagio, Giudecca 773, 30133 Venice
Tel: +39 041 522 4844 | Fax: +39 041 522 2322
Antico Pignolo
Calle Specchieri, San Marco 451, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 522 8123 | Fax: +39 041 520 9007
Ai Gondolieri
Fondamenta dell’Ospedaletto, Dorsoduro 366, 30123 Venice
Tel: +39 041 528 6396 | Fax: +39 041 521 0075
Da Mario alla Fava
Calle Stagneri, San Marco 5242, 30124 Venice
Tel: +39 041 528 5147 | Fax: +39 041 244 3520

Did You Know……
Venice is built on 117 islands and features 150 canals.
Major Industry: Tourism
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT + 1
Country Dialing Code: 39
Area Code: 041
Population: 70,000; 180,000 metro area
Land Area: 178 square miles
Average Annual Rainfall: 34 inches
Average January Temperature: 36 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 75 degrees F

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Treviso is in the Veneto region of northern Italy, around 30 kms north of Venice. It is rather overshadowed by its illustrious neighbour. It sits between two rivers, the SIle and Bottenig with canals crisscrossing the city. It is known as the Citta dAcqua, the city of water.

Unique Points

Treviso is a beautiful small city, not on the scale of Venice but I believe a quieter, less touristy, more authentic Italian city. Ryanair fly into Treviso and the airport is only 3 kilometres from the city, making it an ideal short break destination. I really like Treviso it has a very relaxed, refined yet down to earth charn. You can happily wander around the streets, the city walls and the canal side walks to soak up the atmosphere.

History

The city can be traced back to the 15th century BC. It was recognised as a free commune in the 12th century by the Emperor Frederick 1 and know as a a “joyous and harmonious March” during this period. It became part of the Venetian Republic in 1389. The current city walls and gates were originally constructed in 1509 as defence for the Republic. The city was known as the “Granary of the Republic” as the plains by the river were ideal for growing wheat.

What to see

The five domed Cathedral houses frescoes by Pordennone and the Announciation by TItan. The current structure was built in the 15th and 16th century on the site of a 12th century church. San Nicola, a Domonican church has 14th century frescoes by Modena. The Civic
Museum in Borgo Cavour, a former Jesuit monastry, has a collection of swords from the Bronze age excavated from the prehistoric site of St Antonino. There are also paintings by Giambellon and Lotto. I enjoyed just wandering along the canalside admiring the painted
houses. It is also very beatiful in the evening. The National Park of the River Stile offers various events throughout the year.

Where to eat

Trattoria all”Oca Bianca is a traditional restuarant, open since 1921. They seem to have adopted geese as their logo and even sell goose decorated crockery.

Osteria Ponte Dante, Piazza Garibaldi 6, tel 0442 582924, specialises in fish dishes. It has a terrace which overlooks the River Stile.

Many dishes incorporate the raddicchio rosso. The riaddichio is alleged to allieviate insomnis and help purify the blood. It was very popular with monks in the middle ages to give some colour and zing to their rather plain diet.

There is an annual Chestnut Festival in the village of Combai in the pre-alps for the last three weeks in October. You can taste and buy the marrons. On Sundays there are many activities for children such as painting workshops and guided walks in the woods.

You can read the full guide to Treviso with photos and accommodation choices at www.europealacarte.co.uk/italy/treviso.html

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A sea fog drifting in from the Adriatic gave an almost surreal atmosphere as we strolled through Piazza San Marco {St Mark’s Square}. It was just after midnight and the square was almost deserted. My wife and I enjoyed the free music from tired musicians playing before the last of the outdoor diners, before walking to the edge of the main shipping canal.

Street lamps gave off an eery, misty halo and apart from the gentle sound of water lapping the sides of parked gondolas, it was silent. As we peered into the gloom, we watched the ghostly silhouette of a large cruise ship gliding cautiously through the mist. The mournful cry of its foghorn occasionally broke the silence. We said nothing. Just drinking in the scene. A moment in time we would never forget.

Earlier in the evening, we had left our hotel to explore the almost deserted streets, looking for small family run restaurants frequented by the locals. We became hopeless lost as we wandered the narrow back streets. Our discovery however made it worthwhile. We dined in a tiny family trattoria and enjoyed freshly cooked Venetian food with Venetians. The friendly locals laughed as we tried to communicate with our hopelessly inadequate Italian. A few too many glasses of red added to their mirth! To cap the evening off, we were escorted back to our hotel! Another memorable moment.

Look for centrally located hotels to make your stay much easier. You will also find you see much more. Just walking home in the evening after dinner can be the best experience of your holiday. The memorable moment. And without the cost of a taxi [in this case vaporetto and taxi] backwards and forwards to a hotel farther out.

We chose the Orion hotel, a comfortable family run business providing budget accommodation and located just a few minute’s walk from St Mark’s Square. The sheer convenience of being close to the center of the city could not be beaten.

Venice is easily accessible by rail. We used a Eurailpass purchased from Eurail and traveled on the high speed Eurostar Italia from Milan. Eurail offers a number of travel options, including a 3 country selectpass for travel in France, Italy and Switzerland. If you are a first time traveler to Venice, it is worth noting that the Santa Lucia rail terminus is on the mainland and the centre of Venice is on an island. There are no motor vehicles in Venice. Walk through the main entrance to the Grand Canal and select the vaporetto or water bus that stops closest to your hotel. Numbers 1 and 34 take you down the Grand Canal to St Mark’s Square. Number 2, which is the faster, limited stop service, takes you to St Mark’s and Lido following the Giudecca Canal route.

Best of all, enjoy the intoxicating sights and sounds of this beautiful Italian city as you cruise along the serpent like Grand Canal, past countless gondolas and under the Rialto Bridge, finally stopping at St Mark’s Square. More than 200 palaces face each other across this glorious liquid boulevard. As writer Truman Capote once observed: “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one go.”

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Venice is an old and somewhat eccentric city in Italy. Built long ago on marshlands, I was surprised to find myself spending my first night in the city with the bird lady.

Rent a Room

As is common with many cities in Europe, one can rent a room in a private home at the train station. The advantage of renting a room is you get to live with a family and the costs tend to be a lot cheaper than a hotel room. If you`re lucky, the family will take a liking to you and haul you around to see the real city you are in.

I had just arrived in Venice on a train from Paris. It was late, I was tired and in no mood to be picky about lodging. As I walked up to the rent a room desk, I had two priorities: sleep and a shower.

The elderly lady at the desk smiled at me and we got down to business. Apparently, arriving in Venice around midnight in the middle of August wasn`t a wise move. I was told most everything was sold out, but there were two rooms still open. The first was 45 minutes outside of the city while the second was just off Piazza San Marco, the central square you see in all the movies. I booked the San Marco room, given a map and off I went.

As it was late and I was tired, it never occurred to me to ask why a room so close to Piazza San Marco was open when everything else was taken. As I walked through the very narrow streets of Venice, I was too tired to really care.

Following the map, I walked into the square and started heading toward the glass shops at the far end. The walk through the otherwise delightful square was a killer on my headache as the mini-orchestras dueled the night away. Reaching the end, I found the little alley indicated on the map and through I went into more winding little streets.

Eventually, I found the door and gave it a knock. Like a bad Monty Python movie, a little viewing slot opened, eyes looked at me and my backpack, the door opened and I was literally pulled inside. Before me stood a little older lady with wild hair. At this point, I started to understand why the room was available. Turns out I was wrong, as Michell turned out to be very sane and nice.

Michelle gave me the run down on the house and her basic rules. She went into a long diatribe about keeping the doors closed because of something she didn`t know the English word for. I kept nodding and we proceed to the door that would let us into the house proper.

Inside the door, the house took on an entirely new atmosphere. Michelle was a big fan of birds. She had little yellow birds, red birds, black birds and I swear a few humming birds. None of them were in cages. I had booked a room in an informal Aviary!

Fortunately, my room had been bird-proofed by keeping the door closed. As I lay in bed, however, I could hear chirping and wings flapping as the other guests flew around the rooms. Over the next two days, I never got use to opening the door and seeing birds whipping by or perched and staring at me. I imagine this is where Alfred Hitchcock picked up some of his ideas.

As far as I know, Michelle is still in Venice and still renting out rooms. If you`re a bird enthusiast, just ask for the bird hotel at the train station in Venice.

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There are many things to see and do in Venice Italy. This includes going to see churches, buildings and monuments, and museums. You will also want to check out their restaurants, shopping areas, and hotels. There are also events and La Dolce Vita that you might want to experience. There is plenty of entertainment in Venice, they include, casinos, cinemas and theatres, operas, clubs, horse racing, live music, and sport matches.

One of the churches is the Basilica of San Marco. This lovely church was built in 829 to hold the remains of Saint Mark, the city`s patron saint and was devoted in 1024. It has been reconstructed and decorated numerous times over the centuries and the Basilica is definitely the most sensational church in the city. Its main facade is very unique. The church has five arched doorways, and a long terrace. The work of this church is in Byzantine style.

The interior of the church is just as extravagant as the outside. It has a marble floor that has a striking geometric pattern and there are brilliant mosaics on the walls that tell stories from the New Testament.

A bridge that you might want to see is The Rialto Bridge. The Rialto Bridge was the first only continuing association between the two banks of the Grand Canal. It has been said that in 1172, a bridge that was made from barges was designed, which later was then replaced with a bridge with wooden columns a few years later. This bridge was ruined in 1310. In 1444, another new wooden bridge was built and it was much bigger than the previous one and it even had shops on it. The final stone version of the Rialto Bridge, as we know today, was built in the period 1588-1591 by Antonio da Ponte. Building this bridge was very difficult due to the instability of the site and its height.

The Academy is a museum you may want to visitas well while you are in Venice. The Academy of Fine Arts first opened on September 24th 1750, first by Piazzetta and then by Tiepolo. In 1807, a true art gallery was opened up and inside it, served two purposes. It offered meaningful models for the Academy`s students and also housed the artistic heritage left by the public buildings that were taken down after the Venice Marine Republic fell from power. By the end of the Second World War, the architect Carlo Scarpa redesigned the Academy.

There is a full range of existent Venetian paintings inside. The original collection was added along with religious artifacts, private heirlooms, restored paintings and paintings that were bought somewhere else. When you come out of the main entrance of the Academy you will see the Del` Accademia Bridge, which is one of the three bridges, together with the Rialto and the degli Scalzi bridges, they cross over the Grand Canal.

Some more things you might want to visit would include the Piazza San Marco; it`s the only Piazza in Venice. The Bridge of Sighs is one of the most popular tourist sighs in Venice. This bridge connects Palazzo Ducale; this is where prisoners were tried. This bridge was made from stone. The bridge was inspired by sighs from the prisoners. Mercerie is the thing that cut the city center into two parts. The Jewish Ghetto was set in 1516. This is where the Venetian Jews had to live; they couldn`t leave this area from dusk till dawn. Zattere is one of the most romantic and prettiest places in Venice. You can see the whole San Marco bay and San Giorgio island as far as the Lido from here. The Rialto Market is a famous market that has to parts to it. It has the Erbaria which is the fruits and vegetable side, and the Pescaria which is the fish market.

If your hungry then you might want to try some Venetian cuisine, especially some in the city, it is full of traditional dishes that are mainly made using all sorts of fish and vegetables, with only one downfall, the seasons. However, it might be hard to find dishes on the menus of the restaurants in Venice that have ingredients that are out of season.

Venice has lots of events that attract visitors. One of these is The Venice Carnival, it`s a wild, and enjoyable festival. Another event is The Venice Biennale; the first one took place in 1895. There are a few more events including Festa del Redentore, The Venice Film Festival, Regata Storica, and the Festa della Madonna della Salute. Festa del Redentore first plague was in 1576.

This attraction has a firework display. The Venice Film Festival was set up in 1932. This attraction attracts both famous and non famous people, some are autograph hunters. The Regata Storica is one of Venice`s most charming traditional festivals. This is a parade of historical boats from the sixteenth century, and the crew is dressed in period costumes. The Festa della Madonna della Salute happens on November 21st of each year in Venice. For this festival there are tables pointed opposite of the Basilica with all kinds of sweets on them. There are also kiosks that sell candles to light and pray for good health for your relatives and friends.

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There are many things to see and do in Venice Italy. This includes going to see churches, buildings and monuments, and museums. You will also want to check out their restaurants, shopping areas, and hotels. There are also events and La Dolce Vita that you might want to experience. There is plenty of entertainment in Venice, they include, casinos, cinemas and theatres, operas, clubs, horse racing, live music, and sport matches.

One of the churches is the Basilica of San Marco. This lovely church was built in 829 to hold the remains of Saint Mark, the city`s patron saint and was devoted in 1024. It has been reconstructed and decorated numerous times over the centuries and the Basilica is definitely the most sensational church in the city. Its main facade is very unique. The church has five arched doorways, and a long terrace. The work of this church is in Byzantine style.

The interior of the church is just as extravagant as the outside. It has a marble floor that has a striking geometric pattern and there are brilliant mosaics on the walls that tell stories from the New Testament.

A bridge that you might want to see is The Rialto Bridge. The Rialto Bridge was the first only continuing association between the two banks of the Grand Canal. It has been said that in 1172, a bridge that was made from barges was designed, which later was then replaced with a bridge with wooden columns a few years later. This bridge was ruined in 1310. In 1444, another new wooden bridge was built and it was much bigger than the previous one and it even had shops on it. The final stone version of the Rialto Bridge, as we know today, was built in the period 1588-1591 by Antonio da Ponte. Building this bridge was very difficult due to the instability of the site and its height.

The Academy is a museum you may want to visitas well while you are in Venice. The Academy of Fine Arts first opened on September 24th 1750, first by Piazzetta and then by Tiepolo. In 1807, a true art gallery was opened up and inside it, served two purposes. It offered meaningful models for the Academy`s students and also housed the artistic heritage left by the public buildings that were taken down after the Venice Marine Republic fell from power. By the end of the Second World War, the architect Carlo Scarpa redesigned the Academy.

There is a full range of existent Venetian paintings inside. The original collection was added along with religious artifacts, private heirlooms, restored paintings and paintings that were bought somewhere else. When you come out of the main entrance of the Academy you will see the Del` Accademia Bridge, which is one of the three bridges, together with the Rialto and the degli Scalzi bridges, they cross over the Grand Canal.

Some more things you might want to visit would include the Piazza San Marco; it`s the only Piazza in Venice. The Bridge of Sighs is one of the most popular tourist sighs in Venice. This bridge connects Palazzo Ducale; this is where prisoners were tried. This bridge was made from stone. The bridge was inspired by sighs from the prisoners. Mercerie is the thing that cut the city center into two parts. The Jewish Ghetto was set in 1516. This is where the Venetian Jews had to live; they couldn`t leave this area from dusk till dawn. Zattere is one of the most romantic and prettiest places in Venice. You can see the whole San Marco bay and San Giorgio island as far as the Lido from here. The Rialto Market is a famous market that has to parts to it. It has the Erbaria which is the fruits and vegetable side, and the Pescaria which is the fish market.

If your hungry then you might want to try some Venetian cuisine, especially some in the city, it is full of traditional dishes that are mainly made using all sorts of fish and vegetables, with only one downfall, the seasons. However, it might be hard to find dishes on the menus of the restaurants in Venice that have ingredients that are out of season.

Venice has lots of events that attract visitors. One of these is The Venice Carnival, it`s a wild, and enjoyable festival. Another event is The Venice Biennale; the first one took place in 1895. There are a few more events including Festa del Redentore, The Venice Film Festival, Regata Storica, and the Festa della Madonna della Salute. Festa del Redentore first plague was in 1576.

This attraction has a firework display. The Venice Film Festival was set up in 1932. This attraction attracts both famous and non famous people, some are autograph hunters. The Regata Storica is one of Venice`s most charming traditional festivals. This is a parade of historical boats from the sixteenth century, and the crew is dressed in period costumes. The Festa della Madonna della Salute happens on November 21st of each year in Venice. For this festival there are tables pointed opposite of the Basilica with all kinds of sweets on them. There are also kiosks that sell candles to light and pray for good health for your relatives and friends.

Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing listings for bed and breakfasts, villas, hotels and Apartments in Venice

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Venice

Venezia, La Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, the Most Serene Republic of Venice is the city of canals, churches and palaces that captures the hearts and minds of all who visit. Venice is home to wonderful tourist destinations famous the world over – St Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs – but the true joy of Venice is found just wandering around and finding architectural and artistic wonders around every corner.

Transport:getting there and getting away

Venice is served by two airport, Marco Polo and Trevino. Transport into the city is by bus or from the latter by water bus.

Trains terminate and depart from Santa Lucia train station on the west side of Venice. The station fronts the Grand Canal where water buses (vaporetti) or water taxis are available.

Cars and coaches arrive on the far western edge of Venice at Piazzale Roma. There are no roads in Venice so from here on it’s by boat or on foot. Venice is the World’s only truly pedestrian city and walking is a serendipitous adventure of discovering vistas in the magnificent urban landscape.

Ships arrive at the Stazione Marittima.

Water buses are best for longer trips and for visiting the islands. There are also the more expensive water taxis. Gondolas are really just for short romantic hops and having your photograph taken.

Climate

Summer is hot in Venice. Temperatures average 27°C but high humidity results in a close, uncomfortable atmosphere. Sometimes, hot sirocco winds sweep in from the south. January and February are the coldest months with temperatures ranging from 0-7 C. Snow is rare owing to the city’s lagoon location. Spring is fresh and clear though rainfall can be heavy. Mists are common in late autumn.

Accommodation:from cheap stays to luxury resorts

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Events:what’s on and what’s hot

Venice has the character of a stage set so its many festivals are spectacular.
* The first event of the year is the Regata delle Befana held on 6 January.
* The next month sees the major event in the Venetian calendar namely Carnevale,
which is a masked and costumed extravaganza.
* May sees the Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension) which celebrates the Sposalizio del Mar (Wedding with the Sea).
* The arts fest is held every odd-numbered year in June in the Giardini Pubblici.
* Festa del Redentore in July features a regatta and fireworks festival.
* The Venice International Film Festival is held from late August into September

Turin

Turin has been called the European capital of Baroque due to the style of many of its palaces and churches. In many ways Turin differs from the typical Italian city. It exudes a strong French influence with its broad boulevards with white buildings. With the Po River flowing through the city, and the Italian Alps standing in the distance, it’s a place of great charm.

Transport:getting there and getting away

By plane

Caselle Airport lies north of the city and is connected to the city by bus and taxi. Turin is also easily reached from Malpensa airport.

Turin has two main railway stations, Porta Nuova and Porta Susa. The former is for long and mid-range trips the latter mainly for local trains.

Turin has an efficient public transport system of buses and trams and an underground line was opened for the 2006 Winter Olympics.

The City of Turin has recently established a network of bicycle paths throughout the city.

Climate:

Turin is gloomy with rain and fog in the winter temperatures tending to remain single digit. The summer months between May and September are milder though rain is still common.

Accommodation:from cheap stays to luxury resorts

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Events:what’s on and what’s hot

* April sees the Festival Internazionale di Film con Tematiche Omosessuali is a five-day international gay and lesbian film festival.

*Cioccolatò in early March is a two-week celebration of cocoa. Turin see cocoa tastings, sculpture competitions and stalls around the city centre.

*Salone Internazionale del Gusto is a five-day festival of food and wine held biannually. The event is international in flavour with traditional producers from around the world showcasing and selling their wares in a giant street market.

Rome

Steeped in history and rich with monuments famous the world over – the Vatican, the Colosseum – Rome stands as a captivating symbol of history and culture.

Transport:getting there and getting away

Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) airport is 16 miles southwest of the city with the Stazione Termini direct train running hourly into the city. The main bus station is located outside the Stazione Termini. Buses run from 6:00 a.m to midnight with some all-night services. The Rome Metro service has two lines, both of which go through Termini. It runs from 5:30 a.m to 11.30 p.m. and 0:30 on Saturdays.

Climate:

The climate is mild with sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. However July and August can be oppressively hot, November is often rainy, and December to February can be chill.

Accommodation:from cheap stays to luxury resorts

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Events:what’s on and what’s hot

*Holy Week (Easter) is time when Catholics from all over the world arrive on pilgrimages to visit the city’s churches and to hear the Pope at the Vatican. On Good Friday a procession of the Cross goes from the Colosseum to Capitoline Hill.
*The Estate Romana (Roman Summer), is at the heart of Roman social life from June to September. It’s a time when the city reverberates to free concerts, street theatre and outdoor cinema.
*In September museums, galleries and shops stay open all night from 20:00-08:00 on the occasion called Notte Bianca (white night). It’s also a time of free concerts and other happenings all over the city.

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Alistair White has been in the travel industry for over 20 years and is the founder and CEO of Cheaper than Hotels. Cheaper Than Hotels offers Venice hotels

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