Venice,
Italy, the Queen of the Adriatic; notably the most beautiful and unique city in
the world- a jewel of European culture.
We arrived in Venice where it connects
to the mainland by the road causeway, Ponte Della Liberta, Bridge of Freedom,
traveling from Croatia, Slovenia, and the Gulf of Trieste,
Italy. It’s good to be back in Venice after a few years away. What better
way to end this month of travel than spending our birthdays and wedding
anniversary in this romantic city?
This extraordinary city floats in her
beautiful shabbiness and embraces you with her incredible beauty; beckoning you
forward to discover its hidden nuances, curlicue alleyways, and winding
canals. It’s a magical atmosphere and a perfect postcard treasure
that will linger in your memory forever.
Rialto
bridge was built to provide access to the Rialto market and connect the San
Marco and San Polo sestieri (districts), the Rialto is the
oldest bridge across the Grand Canal image@pixabay
It was a pleasure to reorient
ourselves with the most famous and touristy St. Marco Square, St. Mark’s
Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the ornate Rialto Bridge, the most photographed
spot in the world. We took a quiet break to explore a few other neighborhoods
in Venice. Where each sestieri has its distinct personality and allure; taking
a slow walk to catch our breath and relax. We strolled the
behind-the-scenes areas to enjoy the authentic beauty of Venice, exploring the
labyrinth of back streets, rambling passageways, on foot, far away from the
charming chaos. Yes, there are romantic gondolas rides and vaporettos to take
you around this treasured city; but exploring the off-the-beaten-path,
laid-back, lived-in, neighborhoods on foot for an up-close and personal
experience of everyday life in Venice is memorable.
