Sunday, April 12, 2015

2nd Stop - Venezia

Welcome back Travelers!

First of all, you would probably like to know how to get around Italy and travel from one City to another one.
Thus, I made sure I can provide you with that kind of information too!!
If you go on Italy Raill Pass: Eurail Italy Pass you can find many options to travel around Italy by train. This is probably the most convenient of the ways to travel for you since the distances aren't too wide, the hours you'll be spending on the train aren't to many, and you don't want to drive in Italy, mostly because it's bazar!
In order to calculate the cost of the service you can type in some basic information like your age, the amount of days you will be traveling for, and the Class of service.

Okay ready? Did you drink your Espresso?

Well then Let's go!! Benvenuti a Venezia!!!

Where to Stay: The B&B Ancient Venezia is easily reachable from the Marcopolo International Airport or from the Santa Lucia Train Station. The prices per per person are also very affordable and considering the location also very convenient. Checkout their online page for more info!

What to see: Don't get scared if you get lost! Getting lost in Venice is almost a must. Walking through the alleys and crossing the many bridges will make you fall in love with this romantic city and feel a real explorer. Also directions on how to reach the main monuments and squares are everywhere.

Piazza San Marco - Also know as simply "La Piazza" is the main square of Venice. One of the main attractions of the square is the amount of pigeons, and tourists LOOOOVE to cover their body with food and get covered by these birds. But you are not the usual tourist so please don't do it. At the Piazza you can also see the San Marco Church which is free entry (I recommend to schedule your visit online to skype the line).



Ponte di Rialto - The Rialto bridge which crosses the Grand Canal is the main bridge of Venice and it connects the two main districts of the City (San Polo & San Marco).
Since you are in Venice you can't miss a boat ride! you can either get on a typical Gondola (Prices can start from Euro 16.00), or use the "Vaporetti" (Euros 7,00 for a single ride, or euros 18,00 for a 12 hours pass), which represent the bus system of Venice.



Ponte dei Sospiri - Not far away from the San Marco square from a bridge you'll be able to see the Sighing Bridge. This bridge connects the old interrogations rooms to the prisons. This is where prisoners could admire the city for the last time.



Burano - Burano is a little island that you can reach with the Vaporetti. This island is very fascinating and particular because every building has a different color. The colors indicates "property", in other words every pink or yellow or blue building around the island belongs to a particular family.


Below I added A Time Lapse Video that I found on Mathieu Quehen Youtube Channel.
Enjoy and Arrivederci! 





11 comments:

  1. So fun! I love that you have Italian phrases on the side! I dream of going to Italy again soon and I will definitely visit your blog beforehand! Buona Sera!

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    1. Thank you Brenna! I am glad this could be helpful. Don't hesitate contacting me in case you need further information!

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  2. I am going to Italy when I graduate!! This will be helpful!

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    1. I really hope it will James! I'll try to keep it low cost, perfect for a student like you! stay tunned

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  3. The colorful houses on that island are gorgeous, and the story behind why they're different colors is wicked interesting

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    1. Wait to see the post about the beautiful Cinque Terre, you are gonna love it! Stay Tunned Alexandra!

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  4. This makes me miss Italy, maybe I'll go back with you sometime!

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    1. Absolutely! I will be your personal guide and we' ll make a trip as fulfilling and short as an espresso cup!

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  5. Conny,

    Great post! Can't wait to collaborate! check out my blog in your free time: alinasmakemehealthy.blogspot.com.
    Keep up the good work!
    Alina

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    1. Thank you Alina! Absolutely! let's introduce different ways to make coffee to your healthy diet tips!

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