Venezia, Italy--Venice the City of Canals
By JC1969
@JC1969 (1224)
United States
December 29, 2006 8:33am CST
I am an American, who happens to be fortunate enough to live overseas in Italy. I have always wanted to visit Venice, and now I am afforded with that opportunity as often as I want. No matter how many times I have been to Venice, I never get bored, and I guess you can say I truly have a love-affair with this nostalgic city. I never tire of strolling the canal carved walkways, and amusing myself with the architecture and culture that oozes from every nook and cranny of this city.
Does anyone have a story to share about their ventures to Venice? Any stories to share about goals and hopes for one day visiting Venice, Italy? Any interesting facts you wish to share that others may not know with regards to Venice? Any specific restaurants or stores you would like to recommend visiting for those planning to go to Venice? Please share...
I've also written many articles about my travels to Venice, and for those of you who have never been there, let me lure and draw you in with one of my articles:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21202/snapshot_of_venice.html
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@pendragon (3349)
• United States
29 Dec 06
I think Venice is absolutely gorgeous and no, I havent been fortunate enough to go there.I have a scrapbook with the work of various artists that I have cut out of catalogs/magazines of paintings of Venice.It has to be one of the most beautiful cities of all time,a place of the imposiible! thanks for sharing your story!
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@anja31 (708)
• Canada
29 Dec 06
Italy is very expensive. espicially venice. Italy is a beautiful country, It has a lot ot offer. Not only venice, but go to the norh or the cost, whici is also nice. Beware of the Itilian driving style becauese the cant drive either they are very loudy.
@susangpyp (40)
• United States
29 Dec 06
I was in a relationship with a man from Siena and when I would visit him I would take day trips throughout Italy. My favorite time was in Venice...I loved, loved, loved the city...it was like being in another world. It's weird that I found this little church on a side street right before San Marco's and I went in there and it seemed to be a more transcendant experience than going into San Marco (although that was great too). I found Venice to be magical and can't wait to go back.
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@Sabidega (318)
• Italy
30 Dec 06
Hello... I live in Veneto, Province of Belluno, close to Cortina and... close to Venice !!!
Is yuo want I can give of the information.
While it visits mine post : htt://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/487696.aspx
I speak little English.
@flyingMonkeys (9)
• United States
29 Dec 06
I just went to Venice last October. It was a wonderful vacation. I loved everything about it. The shops were great and we ate nonstop. So much to do. I want to go back and do some tours. I will read your articles for some suggestion. thank you for this post.
@JC1969 (1224)
• United States
30 Dec 06
October is a good time to go, because it's not too cold yet--though you may hit the rainy season. It is not too touristy during that time, so you avoid crowds. If you ever have the chance to get back, I'd suggest planning a trip during Carnivale (late February), now that's a definite fun time in Venice.
@FraYFaN09 (1558)
• United States
29 Dec 06
U are so lucky to be able to live in Italy! I love traveling and I would love to go to Italy someday, especially Venice. I think it's so cool that the city's transportation is by boats! Hopefully someday after I go to college I'll be able to visit and see the amazing sights!
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
29 Dec 06
Venice sounds wonderful but, I will never get up the money to go to any place across the big pond unless I hit the lotto.
My son was Stationed in Italy awhile back and brought back some very good and interesting photo make me want to go and just look the whole country over not justVenice.
lot of interesting videios on that Http
@shivram123 (656)
• India
29 Dec 06
by all ur saying me too like to visit venice and i searched the ddetails and i found out tht it is far far away frm my nation so i like to hear more stories and details abt the venice
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@bimmer999 (1158)
• Philippines
29 Dec 06
hey thanks for the info..
appreciate it!
cheers!
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@ajay22 (300)
• India
29 Dec 06
You really have reminded me of a missed opportunity. I happened to be London on work for a few years back and from there my wife and myself were planning to visit Italy and see Venice. It was just that when we were about to make booking that my contract expires and I have to return to India.
Venice, just seen in TVs and heard about the city from my friends who have been there, and it all sound so facinating like a city that can exists only in fairy tales. Hope next time I will be able to make it there
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@JC1969 (1224)
• United States
30 Dec 06
Well, I hope you get the opportunity to visit. I have to agree with you there is something almost whimsical enveloped in Venice. It is definitely very enchanting. I love the opportunities to go and mingle with the local Italians there and absorb more of there culture. Both my husband and I come from Italian ancestry, so to see the difference between American Italians, and what you find here is fascinating.
@Rotiro3 (27)
• United States
29 Dec 06
Wow that sounds like fun can you speak Italian or can you get by with English there. I always wanted to visit Italy and Venice would have to be on the list when I do go since I am 3/4 Italian. Is it better than Rome also how is the nightlife there? I hope to go to Italy on my honeymoon someday.
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@JC1969 (1224)
• United States
30 Dec 06
Before we moved overseas I taught myself and my 3 children enough Italian to get us by. Now that we have been here for some time, you pick up even more. But, Venice is a tourist area, and they are prepared to accommodate tourists so you find many who speak a bit of English. The nightlife in Venice has a variety of things for you, you can attend an opera, the casino which has a rich history, restaurants, night clubs and more. Rome is beautiful, but I recommend you do rome with the help of a guide, because if you don't you will be lost and it is so nice to have someone there to speak to you about the history and so forth.
If you have the time make sure you go to Cinque Terre--that is a splendid and even romantic trip. The Tuscany region is my other favorite aspect of Italy.
@Hattusilis (87)
• Italy
29 Dec 06
Not only Venice is a beautiful place. There are a lot of wonderful places in Italy... full of art, history, etc.
http://www.mylot.com/w/discussion/521112.aspx
@Hattusilis (87)
• Italy
30 Dec 06
But, if you want to taste a kind of "squared" pizza with pieces of tomatoes and vegetables you must go in Messina (Sicily). I love this food!
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