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Venice: Departure
Such a shame to have to leave but an amazing taxi ride to the airport always makes it a little less painful!
Venice: Murano — Trattoria Busa alla Torre
Always fun to see LeLe. The food is good but I go for LeLe. Stop for lunch before you go shopping!
Venice: Evening Walk
A few images from an evening walk through Venice – so peaceful and so beautiful.
Venice: Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo
The Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo is one of the largest churches in Venice. It was designed in the Italian Gothic style and completed in the 1430’s. Amazing to have a tour in the evening. So lucky.
Venice: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta. An example of Venetian-Byzantine architecture, one of the most ancient religious edifices in the Veneto and containing the earliest mosaics in the area of Venice built in 639.
Venice: Doge’s Palace
Another amazing tour! The Doge’s Palace was built in the Venetian Gothic style, and is one of the most important landmarks of Venice. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice who was the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice.
Venice: Torcello — Restaurant Osteria al Ponte del Diavolo
Great trip to Torcello. Osteria al Ponte del Diavolo is a fantastic restaurant. The sun was beaming and we were able to sit in the garden outside although the terrace and the room inside were very nice as well. Amazing fritto misto and superb […]
Venice: Boat Tour
Fantastic afternoon boat tour over to Lido. Being October, everything is closed – can only imagine it in full swing during the summer.
Venice: Il Forcolaio Matto
Learning about this craft was truly remarkable. Piero Dri opened his shop to us and shared the history of Il Forcolaio. He is one of a small group of craftsmen in Venice who makes (and repairs) oars and oar locks. An oar lock is a […]