If we don't go, this city will disappear.
🛶Venice, the capital of the Veneto region in northern Italy. It is known as the "City of Water", "City of Canals", "City of a Hundred Islands", "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Light", "City of Bridges" and other beautiful names. Here, there is one of the most beautiful squares in the world, "St. Mark's Square", the Phoenix Opera House that rose from the ashes, the beautiful Grand Canal, the sighing bridge described by Xu Zhimo, breathtaking arcades, and some of the most beautiful scenes in master Antoniooni's films were shot here.
It's not an exaggeration to say that Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Wherever you go, you'll be amazed by the pure beauty of the city's architecture and exquisite art. It's as if the city has a life of its own, growing naturally rather than being built. Take a ride on the Venetian people's traditional transportation, the gondola, and slowly sway through the city's long and narrow waterways. It's incredibly relaxing.
🌈Venice attractions:
🌏St. Mark's Square: also known as the Venice Central Square, has always been the public activity center for politics, religion, and traditional festivals in Venice.
🌍St. Mark's Basilica: It is the resting place of St. Mark. It was once the largest church in medieval Europe and a classic work of Venetian architecture, as well as a treasure trove of rich art collections. The church follows the Byzantine style of architecture, with a Greek cross shape and five hemispherical domes. The most famous feature of the church is its golden mosaic facade, and the interior is also famous for its golden altar and mosaic decorations. In the sunlight, the entire church shines brightly, hence it is also known as the "Golden Church".
🌍St. Mark's Campanile: standing tall in St. Mark's Square, it is the tallest building in Venice. This bell tower, made of red bricks and standing at 98.6 meters, was built in the late 15th century. It is not only the longitudinal axis of the city of Venice, but also the center of the spatial composition of the square's buildings. Standing here and looking down from the top, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Venice and the lagoon, and even have a distant view of the beautiful Alps.
🌍Rialto Bridge: also known as the Commercial Bridge, was built in 1180. Originally a wooden bridge, it was later converted into a suspension bridge. During a celebration in 1444, the bridge collapsed due to overload. From 1580 to 1592, it was rebuilt into the current stone bridge. There is a floating pavilion on the top of the bridge, and more than 20 jewelry stores and souvenir stalls on both sides, making it one of the most important commercial areas in Venice. It was once the commercial center of Europe for 300 years and served as the background for Shakespeare's famous play "The Merchant of Venice".
🌍Academy Bridge: Built in 1932, it is the second bridge on the Grand Canal of Venice after the Rialto Bridge. Located at the southernmost end of the Grand Canal, it is named after the Academy of Fine Arts to the northwest. This is a wooden single-arch bridge, and standing on the Academy Bridge, you can overlook the beautiful Church of Santa Maria della Salute.
In recent years, with the rise of water levels, the old city of Venice has become increasingly precarious, and many people have abandoned it. Scientists predict that by 2100, Venice may be completely submerged and disappear from the ground.
The 14-day trip to Italy has ended, but the beauty of Positano, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Venice and other places is still vivid; the magnificent and magnificent Vatican of Rome and the high classical elegance of Florence are still vivid. The success and smoothness of this trip is inseparable from the thoughtful and reasonable arrangement of the leader of Feng Ge. Every time Feng Ge comes to a place, in addition to professional explanations, or recommend food and beauty, or remind safety matters, etc. In short, it is all-in-all and very intimate. Thank you to Feng Ge! And like the leader of Feng Ge! [strong][strong][strong]
St. Mark's Basilica in Venice is an architectural marvel, boasting intricate Byzantine design and stunning mosaics. Its rich history, dating back over a millennium, offers visitors a glimpse into Venice's cultural heritage. However, crowds can detract from the serene atmosphere.
There was confusion with the online instructions and an almost impossible to find address to redeem your voucher for your ticket...instructions stated you had to go to a different place first before the meeting spot when in fact both places were the same. We wasted a lot of time trying to find it and it turned out completely unnecessary.However, I would still recommend this tour. It was great to have access after hours. Such an incredible place to tour!
Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark's Basilica is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice; it became the episcopal seat of the Patriarch of Venice in 1807 replacing the earlier cathedral of San Pietro di Castello
The beautiful city, Venice has been always welcoming to the visitors. Saint Mark’s Basilica is one of the popular tourist destination in Venice. It had been stunning for the architectural vintage design.