I fell in love with Venice (Sights & Attractions in Venice in general)

Member Name: RUTH1957

Product:	Sights & Attractions in Venice in general
Date:	08/05/08 (29 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great Place

Disadvantages: none

Venice is one of my favourite places to visit. You can get to Venice by sea,car, train or by air. A very colourful citiy with its painted palaces and serene churches against the backdrop of canals which take the place of roads and River Buses, Taxis in the place of Cars The Heart of the city is San Marco which is by the great bend of the Grand Canal. This gets very busy particularly in High Season. If you are looking for quieter places you can head of into the backwaters and boatyards to the east you will find Castello to the South South Dorsoduro where there are various artistic treasures to see. Also to the north Cannaregio's off the beaten track churches to see which are always very rewarding to see.
The main place to visit is San Marco which is linked by three main thoroughfares which form a triangle from the Piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge to the Accademia Bridge and then back to the Piazza. It is Byzantine,Gothic Classical and late Renaissance style of archecture is amazing.The Piazza is graced with the magnificent Basilica di San Marco which stands in the square. This is so breathetaking and it is a must to see.Also there is the Doge's Palace to visit this is the Residence of the leader of Venice ,also it is the main centere of where political and adminitrations takes place. There are many grand staterooms to see.
There are many good deals around for trips to Venice and it is a place that you can visit anytime of the year.

I have been a couple of times and I find either Spring or Late Summer are the ideal times to visit and usually less crowded .

Summary: A Great Place to Visit