Weekend Breaks: Exploring Venice

2019/08/02

Weekend Breaks: Exploring Venice

After the weekdays’ exhaustion from a busy schedule at work or other things, exploring Venice during the weekend is an excellent idea. Venice is located in north eastern Italy and has a total of 118 islands which are separated by canals. It has no roads and only relies on it’s canals, so its recommended to sort your airport transfers before arriving.

Aside from that, the city has many recreation facilities that suit diverse groups such as families, couples, work colleagues, or even for a person who just wants to have a weekend alone.

That said, if you’re planning to explore Venice, here are some of the best things you should do:

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Grand Canal in a Gondola

Once you’ve arrived, and booked into your accommodation, the first thing on everyone’s mind is, I want to be like those beautifully dressed people, casually riding the gondolas. A Gondola ride through the Grand Canal is one of the most amazing experiences travellers can have in Venice. The ride allows a person to experience the beauty of a city in canals rather than the usual streets. During the ride, a traveller watches the beautiful architecture while enjoying the cool atmosphere of Venice city.

The Grand Canal acts as a symbol of history in Venice where several historical artefacts can be seen. The ride takes around 40 minutes of total pleasure.

Touring Palazzo Ducale

Palazzo Ducale or Doge’s Palace is a palace inspired by the Venetian Gothic style, and it’s one of the most famous landmarks in Venice. It houses numerous art treasures and features diverse architectural designs from the 9th century. The building and surroundings have been used as various film locations, most recently Casanova starring Heath Ledger and Sienna Miller.

Visiting Ponte di Rialto

One must see is the Ponte di Rialto which is the oldest and most iconic bridge in the Grand Canal. It is constructed between the highest peaks of the Grand Canal. The bridge is made of wood and anchored by stones. It has a huge arch that allows water under to pass and is big enough to allow water vessels to pass.

The bridge is among the highest attraction sites in Italy, drawing thousands of visitors every weekend. It’s also lined with many shops where visitors can buy various souvenirs.

Escaping to Lazzaretto Nuovo

Lazzaretto Nuovo is one of the most famous islands in Venice. Today, Lazzaretto Nuovo is the best island to see exiting archaeological and naturalistic away from crowded Islands that are frequented by most tourists without realizing that Lazzaretto Nuovo is equally beautiful.

The island is a historical place famous for the plague that is believed to have killed nearly everyone on the island. There are several structures which housed people before the plague. Some of them are believed to have been used for quarantine to contain the infected people. A number of historical vessels are also found in the region.

Visiting St. Mark’s Basilica

Some historical churches and cathedrals form marvellous sites to visit during a weekend break. If you’re short of time, it’s a good idea to arrange a guided tour of Venice, it will make you sure you don’t miss anything, and it really helps to paint a picture of the historical grandeur of the City of Bridges. St. Mark’s Basilica is a historic cathedral that forms one of the most magnificent aesthetics of Venice. The structure is unique in its own way. It has golden mosaic walls that cover about 8,000 square meters. There are also Biblical carvings depicting the life of biblical figures such as Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.

Conclusion

Venice offers some of the most exciting destinations for weekend breaks. If you’re aiming to have a relaxing weekend away from the hustles of life, then Venice is definitely one of the best places you should visit.

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