Venice Carnival is an annual festival that takes place in Venice, Italy, two weeks before the start Wednesday and end with gray Mardi Gras (the day before Wednesday ashes).
Although it probably has much earlier roots, Venice Carnival supposedly was first recorded in 1296, when the Senate of the Republic has issued an edict declaring the day before Lent as a day of celebration. On the one hand, was an official festival, most of it being stag...
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Cortina is the largest resort in the Dolomite region and I could tell even from Italy. Stylish and elegant, this small historic town has turned into one of the most refined and exquisite European resorts. Cortina offers a variety of trails, depending on the skills of athletes. Moreover, this wonderful city offers visitors plenty of other exciting activities....
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Aqualand Aqua Park is one that mimics a Caribbean island in the Adriatic region: a combination of good humor, fun, extreme sports and aquatic games. A relaxing oasis providing entertainment for those special places that want to spend some unforgettable hours.
Aqualand offers guests many joys and happy events: Latin American dancing, water aerobics, diving lessons and many shows performed on stage in the shape of a pirate ship, 30 meters lon...
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On one of the banks of Grand Channel, in the seventeenth century, one of the most beautiful churches in Venice, Santa Maria della Salute, was built. A symbolic image of the floating city, it appears in many documentaries about the Venetian architecture but also in many paintings made by famous artists such as Michele Marieschi, Francesco Guardi, John Singer Sargent, Walter Sickert and, of course, Canaletto.
After the plague of 1630, which is said to have ki...
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Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal and probably best known in town. It was built between 1588 and 1591 and was the only way to walk cross the channel in 1854 when the Bridge Academy was built.
Rialto Bridge is 7.5 meters high and covers three ways to go. Two sides and a railing along the middle lane that serves as a space for retailers that sell various jewelry, blades, Murano glass and other items for tourists....
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San Giorgio Maggiore Island Venice is one of them located south of the main island. Channel Island is surrounded by Della Grazia, Canal della Giudecca, San Marco Basin, Canal di San Marco and south of Laguna.
The island was probably occupied during the Roman occupation and was named Memmi Island (owned by a family). Since 829 was a church dedicated to St. George (San Giorgio). San Giorgio Monastery was founded in 982 when the Doge Tribuno M...
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Ca 'd'Oro is the most beautiful castle of the Grand Canal. The palace was built between 1428 and 1430 for the Contarini family, who were part of eight crack between 1043 and 1676. After the election, each doge was to leave his palace and move to Doges Palace. Main facade on the Grand Canal was built in Venetian Gothic style floral. In this style were built Palace Giustiniani Barbaro Palace.
Lodge Downstairs access a channel directly from th...
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Doges Palace in Venice is a superb example of Venetian Gothic architecture. He served as Senate, administrative center, courthouse, public archive and prison until 1797 when the Venetian republic fell.
First built in the ninth century, Doges Palace was rebuilt several times but since 1340, with the construction of Hall Councils, really began to take shape. Doges City Election was private and lasted 1000 years since 697 till 1789. Council Ha...
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Church of Santa Maria gloriosa dei Frari - the largest church in Venice and is in the middle of San Polo district. Imposing edifice is built of bricks in the Italian Gothic style.
Just as many Venetian churches, the exterior is simple, free prints and only the wall of wood inside the choir. Originally built in XIII century church of Santa Maria gloriosa dei Frari Venice is home to many masterpieces such as "Madonna with child and saint...
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Although Venice is divided into islands and canals, the Grand Canal is the only really great channel. Has as one 'S' in the mirror and is approximately 3.8 km long, 30-90 wide and an average depth of five meters.
Grand Canal is the highest rated district in Venice: the houses are older (built between the thirteenth century - XVIII), decorations are much bigger scale and have the lightest boat transportation with the largest boat traffic in ...
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The Basilica di San Marco is the most famous church from Venice and one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture. It is located in Piazza San Marco. Originally the church was a chapel for the Venetian rulers. Since 1807, it has been the sanctuary of the Patriarch of Venice. Thanks to its opulent form, decorated with Byzantine mosaics, and due to its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, has been also called The Golden Church (Chiesa d'Oro).
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