Wandering on the streets of Venice #4
I LOVE VENICE ❤️
And I am sure all those who are following me have known by my other blogs, how much I love this place.. even with all the crowd and the expensive hotels this city has not disappointed me. Venice is amazingly unique, every little Calle or square has its own discoveries, architecture or a hidden gem around every corner.
View from my Room
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Venice Vaporetto (Water Taxi)
Most of my days were spent just wandering around the streets, eating Pizza, tasting wines, admiring the artworks and wishing if I had a million euros I would buy the glass jewelry- which was quite expensive.
Street Performance
EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST
A quick heavy breakfast of decaf coffee and pancake—if you are a fan of pancake-like me one must check out this place ‘Handay’- it lets you make your own pancake or gelato, you can choose your own toppings. the place has a small sitting area and a very friendly and welcoming staff. Their yogurt and gelatos are fresh and organic, haven't tried so can't comment. But their pancake was good and an overdose of sugar for me. ;)
But I would suggest if in Venice must try the local gelato- as they are superbly amazing. I loved Pistachio ...kind of already missing it!!
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SHOPPING IN VENICE
Venice is irregularly planned for the most part, with busy shopping ports between the bridges and the medieval architecture. One can find all kinds of cafes, restaurant, and bar with shops selling the unique artworks of the place. The streets are filled with Murano glass products, Carnival maks, postcards, and other fashionable items.
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Shopping streets as per my experience :
Le Mercerie and Salizada San Moisè - for luxury shopping - the streets have many brands like Loius Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Mui Mui etc, and one can find fine italian leather products here.
San Samuele - for craft shops, unique products, and art pieces. This street is a perfect place for art and crafts.
St Mark’s Square is the most famous place for the tourists, it is busier most of the time, except midnight when you could few tourist just sitting under the moonlight. It is the main place for shopping- where you can find all kinds of items- glassware, leather goods, postcards, luxury boutiques, masks and all kinds of souvenirs.
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WHAT I LOVED THE MOST
It's amazing to just walk there without any cars, or other vehicles honking... coming from the city I never realized how amazing and satisfying it is to walk without the noise of vehicles.
I spent most of my evenings sitting near the bridge or a canal with a glass of wine watching gondolas just pass by, tourists relaxing, marveling and enjoying their ride. It was a different kind of satisfaction watching people so happy. It made me happy. This was my favorite part of visiting Venice. :)
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Walk around the city into the maze of narrow alleys which will lead you to empty quieter lanes away from the crowd where you can gaze at the architecture, interact with Venetians, find small cafes, and try local wines.
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GETTING LOST
You might end on a different island but it doesn't matter where you are, eventually you will find your way back. if you get lost, don't worry, you will reach someplace beautiful and you can always ask the humble Venetians for directions or just follow the crowd and you will most likely reach St. Marks Square! There are about 340 bridges (Ponti) in Venice which connects their islands and its interesting to just walk from one to another.
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It easier to get lost in the alleys of Venice even with all the signs but I somehow managed to get lost on Vaporetto, while coming back from Burano island. Since I had my day pass, I could hop on as many ferries, visit as many islands I can in the day, I wanted to get down at Murano but unable to explain I reached some other island, till now I don't where I was but somehow I loved the whole journey I walked around for a while, and found a nice cafe and ate the most delicious pizza. I wish I knew what place was that!!
STREET FOOD
Being a vegeterian I didn't had much choice, but I enjoyed eating Pizza, gelato, chips, and frittelle (normally served during Carnival)
I liked the colors and the look of it- but too much sugar for me :P
Frittelle - I loved these-- tasted like doughnuts with a flavour of lemon <3 they are to die for!
AROUND BURANO
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I met these two cute birds while wandering around....
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Black-backed Gull
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Birds eye view
Google map view of Venice
Even with a google map, I feel I will be lost in this complex and beautiful city. Can you see the parking lot on the left of the map...I didn't know there was one.
The whole experience was simply magical for me!
To read more about Venice, check out my other blogs:
VENICE. All By Myself. Part #3
Venice #2: - Venetian Masks - A journey of celebrations
Venice #1: Palazzo Fortuny - A journey through time
Ci rivediamo!
All photos and content by @itravelarts
Love. Swati ❤️
Oh Venice,
I can write a beautiful poem on you but it still won't be as pretty as you.
:P
didn't know you are a poet. Now I really want to read a complete one...but true, no words or pictures can explain how beautiful the place is :)
Haha I am, sort of.
Obviously not like some of our old English folks but I write short poems whenever I see beauty around me or anything that has metaphorical depth in it. I don't really share it here that often but I did share one about my love for rain.
You can check it out here <3
didn't know you are a poet. Now I really want to read a complete one...but true, no words or pictures can explain how beautiful the place is :)
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The pancakes look great. The birds are cute.
hehehe..thank you :)
Wonderful Venice shots!
@zorank Thank you so much
Venice is one the best touring destination of the world. Thanks to you for sharing the entire venice in your travel feed the streets the food and the location....👍
Thank you for stopping by :) . I cant agree more , Venice is indeed one of the best places in the world.. <3
You ate from India...where are you from actually?
Jaipur, Rajasthan. What about you?
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Wow..pink citY. 👍..i m from Delhi...
You have got Venice in your soul and thanks for giving the chance to understand the amazing city. Pictures are kind of attractive and last thing which you have already been gone through, "The unforgettable Experience", and last last thing these lines, I'm in love with that "Complete Feeling", "I spent most of my evenings sitting near the bridge or a canal with a glass of wine watching gondolas just pass by"
Its always a pleasure to read your comments..you picked out exactly how i felt <3
thank you <3
It's always a pleasure to read your comments.. you picked out exactly how i felt <3
I love venice. Venice a very pleasant city
I went to Venice many years ago. I took my mother, when she wasn't well. Her great joy was sitting in St. Marks square and drinking espresso. We traveled on a budget, but it didn't matter. The city was its own reward. To the end of her days, my mother remembered Venice. I think it was her favorite place in all the world. Your blog brings it back for me.
I am so glad it took you back to your beautiful days.. I loved spending time at St. Marks , loved seeing people all happy and content... I can feel what your mother did. <3 Much love I am sure wherever she is, she is happy ❤️