VENICE - TOWNS OF DREAMS
The numerous cultural initiatives, art exhibitions, the monuments, the Casino, the splendid lagoon, make of this city a unique scenario in the world. Piazza San Marco is unique and lovely at all times of day, with her Basilica, where the walls glitter of Byzantine gold mosaics. A reinassance Clock Tower, surmounted by the famous  "Moor" - two bronze figures who strike the hour on huge bell- now overlooks the Piazza. On either side of the Piazza are the "Procuratie", where originally there were the quarters of high-ranking city magistrates. Another fantastic place of Venetian life is Rialto: centre of business and trade even in the earliest centuries. A walk trough the central passage of the bridge, crammed with particular little shops; it's famous "Ruga degli Orefici" ( Street ) has been noted for its wool and silk shops since the late four-teenth century. It was  expecially renowded for the exquisite gold and silver wares made in its workshops situated beneath the arcades at Rialto. The" Pescheria" ( Fish Market) located near Rialto Bridge, is another Venice's picturesque sights. You can visit Venice at all times of year, from Winter to Summer. |
In Winter we have the "Carnival" where the masks reveller flock the street, theatres arrange special programmes. The " Redentore" , in summer, the third Sunday of July, is celebrated with a traditional all night vigil that finish with the famous fireworks display. The festivity of the " Sensa", on Ascension Day, it's a renewing the rife of a union between the Republic and the sea, later this came to signify the marriage to the sea. The ceremony is still repeated on the Sunday following ascension Day. The Historical Regatta is held annualy on the first Sunday of September. It's a wonderful procession of vessels, where their occupants clad in historical costume glides down the Gran Canal. The Biennale Film Festival held annualy at the Palazzo del Cinema, in Lido, during the last week of August and the first week of September.
The islands around Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello easly accesible by boats th at are very frequently. Murano is the best known for his glass facotries, famous in all the world, Burano has earned world-wide fame for its exquisite pillow lace handmark; Torcello famous for the Cathedral, the church of "Santa Fosca" and a superb view across the lagoon. |
