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A Tourists Guide To Venice Italy
By Thomas Smith
Venice, is one of Italys most romantic and beautiful places to visit. Venice is built in a lagoon on the water and has small traffic-free streets that wind their way along the canals. Venice is on the northeast coast of and is made up of 117 bodies of land that are connected by more than 400 bridges. There are 150 canals in Venice and it is a wonderful city for walking.

The Santa Lucia Train is probably the best way to get to the city. The bus is another option but it is not the best way to reach Venice. You will not be able to take a taxi or car in the city so be sure to consider this when you are packing. You will either need to pack light using a backpack or have a rolling suitcase since you will have to carry your luggage to your hotel from the train.

Once you are in Venice the easiest way to travel if you are not walking is by boat. These boats or ferries are called vaporetti and they are the most economical way to get around. When you travel by the vaporetti you will be able to cruise the main canal and get a good overview of the city. These boats make many stops allowing passengers to sightsee at their hearts content. You can also take a gondola or water taxi but these modes of transportation are more expensive.

If you are shopping in Venice there are some things you should definitely have on your list. Venice is known for its Venetian glass,

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especially the glass that comes from the island of Murano. Lace and marbled paper are a few of the specialties you will find in Venice. You may also be interested in the many watercolors of Venetian scenes that are for sale and the Carnevale masks are great for souvenirs or gifts.

When you are ready to do some sightseeing, head to San Marco Square. Here you will find the main square of Venice. This square is surrounded by sidewalk cafes and fun and fancy shops. This is a place where you will pay top dollar to sit outside. In the evening you can eat while listening to live music. This is also a lovely place to take photos.

There are gorgeous buildings and a great variety of boats on the Grand Canal. This is the central thoroughfare of the city. The Rialto Bridge is the main bridge that crosses the Grand Canal and it is over 400 years old. For those gourmet cooks, the Rialto Market is the place to find some unique foods.

If you enjoy museums you should stop at the Galleria delAccademia which is one of Italys best museums. There are 24 rooms located in 3 historic buildings. There are often many people who want to visit this museum so it is best if you arrive early.

Dont forget about the ice cream in Venice. Some say that has the best ice cream in the world. It would be sad to leave Venice without trying at least a few kinds.

Venice, is a truly wonderful place to visit.

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