A Day in Venice
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- Nov 15, 2017
- 2 min read
Updated: May 16, 2022
The city of Venice is like a dream. The buildings floating on water, the architecture, gondola rides, etc. This city can be easily done in a day or you can stay as long as you like.
Once we got off to the bus we took a ferry to San Marco. When we got onto the island, the tour guide told us how the main area can get flooded easily. It can get bad to the point where water can rise up to your knees. Thankfully there was no flooding at the time.
As we were walking we passed the Bridge of Sighs. The name comes from the sighs of prisoners before they were executed. Despite the name, it's a beautiful sight.

After the bridge, I went to the main square. This is where St. Marks Cathedral is located. It is the most colorful Cathedral I've ever seen. It reminded me of Alice in Wonderland with all of it's colors and crazy features.
Tip: Be careful when walking around Venice. The streets are small and you can get lost easily.


We walked around the square for a little, and then went to a glass blowing demonstration. This was one of the coolest things I've experienced. The man put the glass into a steaming hot oven, and then used pliers to make into different shapes. He made it look so easy!

Venetian glass makers are taught from a young age. It is a skill that is passed through generations.
After the demonstration, we went into the Venetian glass store. There was jewelry, chandeliers, and more. The guide told us how Venetian glass is stronger than normal glass, and not one is made the same.
Then we had free time for lunch. Venice is popular for their black squid ink pasta. Unfortunately the restaurant we ate at did not serve this pasta. Maybe I'll have to come back and try it ;)
Then we were off to the gondola ride! The experience was like a scene from a movie. The sky was a clear blue and the sun was shining against the water. The buildings and canals were breathtaking.
Our gondolier was nice too. Did you know they make 6 figures and it's a generational career? We also learned that their gondola is specially made for them, meaning its built for their height and weight.

After the gondola ride we had some free time.
On the way to a contemporary art, we were shown one of the most famous bridges, the Rialto Bridge. It was designed by a Swiss architect, who suggested to make the bridge with marble. People thought he was crazy because marble is too heavy. Hundreds of years later, it's still standing.

We walked towards a contemporary art piece. The meaning behind it is, it's up to the future generations to keep the city of Venice alive. The hands represent the future generations. Tourists and global warming is what is destroying the city.

When we walked back to the main square, our tour guide pointed out a leaning building. Since the buildings are not supported by a sturdy ground, the water makes some of the buildings tilt.

The floating city did not disappoint. I will be back again soon.

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