Ah Venice. If you're thinking about travelling to Venice, do it.
We got there by train and at first we were a bit confused as to how things work. No cars, only boats, taxi boats, small boats, big boats, gondolas, everything. You get a bus-boat to get to your destination and it pretty much works like a regular bus. The only thing that can be a bit tiring is the bridges so get your trainers on but other than that, Venice is an enchanting place with beautiful alleys. Let me give you a tip: get lost in Venice. Start walking without a map or a GPS and just observe, relax and breathe, every neighborhood and every balcony has something to give you.
First I have to talk about our flat. We discovered it at Booking and it was a nice one indeed, spacious, comfortable beds and a great balcony overlooking the roofs, the allies and a hint of St Mark's Square. BUT, the check in office was far away from the flat so we had to drag our bags around the city until we found it and then back again to reach the flat. We had to go up quite a few narrow stairs to get to our place and the welcome message clarified that if trash were found in the bins or if we use the kitchen we will be charged extra. We survived. The location was exceptional.
St Mark's Square which is basically the central square, where you can find St. Mark's church, the Clocktower, the Procuratie, various cafes and restaurants and thousands of tourists. One more tip: Go have lunch or dinner at a more local restaurant rather than one in St Mark's Square. We ate at Ristorante dell'Osmarin of Hotel Ai Due Principi. and we had the most delicious Italian dinner. Pizzas and pastas at reasonable prices, amazing service and right next to a canal with gondolas coming and going.
Then we got lost in Venice and then we ended up in St. Mark's Square at night. It's a magical sight with the Procuratie covered in lights. I say just sit at the base of the Clocktower and enjoy an ice cream.
We got there by train and at first we were a bit confused as to how things work. No cars, only boats, taxi boats, small boats, big boats, gondolas, everything. You get a bus-boat to get to your destination and it pretty much works like a regular bus. The only thing that can be a bit tiring is the bridges so get your trainers on but other than that, Venice is an enchanting place with beautiful alleys. Let me give you a tip: get lost in Venice. Start walking without a map or a GPS and just observe, relax and breathe, every neighborhood and every balcony has something to give you.
First I have to talk about our flat. We discovered it at Booking and it was a nice one indeed, spacious, comfortable beds and a great balcony overlooking the roofs, the allies and a hint of St Mark's Square. BUT, the check in office was far away from the flat so we had to drag our bags around the city until we found it and then back again to reach the flat. We had to go up quite a few narrow stairs to get to our place and the welcome message clarified that if trash were found in the bins or if we use the kitchen we will be charged extra. We survived. The location was exceptional.
St Mark's Square which is basically the central square, where you can find St. Mark's church, the Clocktower, the Procuratie, various cafes and restaurants and thousands of tourists. One more tip: Go have lunch or dinner at a more local restaurant rather than one in St Mark's Square. We ate at Ristorante dell'Osmarin of Hotel Ai Due Principi. and we had the most delicious Italian dinner. Pizzas and pastas at reasonable prices, amazing service and right next to a canal with gondolas coming and going.
Then we got lost in Venice and then we ended up in St. Mark's Square at night. It's a magical sight with the Procuratie covered in lights. I say just sit at the base of the Clocktower and enjoy an ice cream.
The next morning we started our day at Caffe alla citta di Torino with a bunch of chocolate croissants (which are surprisingly very popular in Italy). The staff was a bit rude but snacks were quite good.
As our time in Venice was running out, we could not leave without taking a ride in a gondola. It cost us €80, but we were five people so it worked nicely. You must definitely ride a gondola around the canals of the city, as you try hard not to hold on the edges even though you feel like you are going to fall on the water.
But seriously, you have to do it.
To conclude, Venice was pure magic. We could do with a couple more days just to take a better look around the city but I strongly recommend it for couples, friends or families. It's worth it even just for the gondoliers who sing as they propel the gondolas.
Torneremo a Venezia indeed.
As our time in Venice was running out, we could not leave without taking a ride in a gondola. It cost us €80, but we were five people so it worked nicely. You must definitely ride a gondola around the canals of the city, as you try hard not to hold on the edges even though you feel like you are going to fall on the water.
But seriously, you have to do it.
To conclude, Venice was pure magic. We could do with a couple more days just to take a better look around the city but I strongly recommend it for couples, friends or families. It's worth it even just for the gondoliers who sing as they propel the gondolas.
Torneremo a Venezia indeed.
