Venice
It is an exciting experience to be able to travel in a gondola. There are over
116 islands near Venice, and over 409 bridges connecting them all. You can bet
there are many beaches to get that relaxing suntan. Venice is also home to the
famed “Marco Polo”. Venice has very nice summers and makes for an
excellent place to visit. There are many canals that you can explore, and during
the winter Venice looks like a winter marvel. There are many old churches that
have been preserved and kept in their original condition
Canal Grande
Venice
Illustrating the uniqueness of Venice, this great 'road of water' is the most
beautiful street in Venice. One can glide along the Grand Canal and be surrounded
by the most opulent architecture. The atmosphere is absolutely unforgettable,
as the splendour of the Grand Canal is unparalleled. To meander along the canal
by gondola is literally to take a journey through Venetian history.
Chiesa dei Frari
Campo dei Frari, San Polo, Venice
Due to the size and style of this massive church, i Frari is often compared
with the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo. The architecture displays fine detail
around the plain brickwork, but due to the sheer size of the building it appears
rather rigid and plain, although nonetheless pleasing to the eye. The outside
appearance is reflective of the Franciscan lifestyle, which focused on spirituality
and poverty. Inside, there are Venetian treasures including the extraordinary
Titian altarpieces and Bellini's Madonna and Four Saints.
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Campo San Sebasiano, Dorsoduro, Venice
Rich decoration embellishes the inside of this 16th-century church where the
painter Veronese established his reputation by painting amazing frescoes whilst
still in his twenties. Veronese continued to produce astounding works within
the church, throughout his career and was eventually buried here. The opulent
nature of Veronese's art beautifies the church and makes it so unique.