Venice- the City of Love
The City of Love
“A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him.” says Arthur Symons of the Italian city named after Venus, the ancient Roman Goddess of Love. Venice emerged like life itself, made up of 118 island tied together by some 400 bridges built on water (Buckley). The beautiful Italian language and stunning location of the city make it one of the most visited and praised cities in Europe. Couples are bound to fall in love all over again in the marvelous city. Filled with astonishing scenery, unique culture and world-famous art, Venice is the perfect place to visit.
The city built completely on water is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Italy. Venice lies at the north end of the Adriane Sea, about 3 miles off the coast of Italy (Vidal). Perhaps one of the most visited landmarks is the Grand Canal, winding through the heart of Venice. Visitors are able to glide down the sparkling canal in gondolas as they view the beautiful city around them. The romantic and charming gondola rides also consist of musicians and singers serenading couples with popular Italian songs, making them even more magical (Bakerjian).The top sight in all of Venice is the Basillca San Marco, the city’s most famous church. Here couples go on a lift that takes them over rooftops and lagoons allowing them to oversee the whole city (Venice Landmarks).The magnificent Piazza San Marco is another key element to the city. It is said that Napoleon called San Marco "the drawing room of Europe." (St. Mark’s). Tourists from all around the world go there to walk the streets filled with rich lavishness. They are able to see exciting, buzzing parts of Venice while still being able to appreciate its unique beauty. San Marco’s square also consists of elegant restaurants located along the glimmering canal.
The beautiful sights that make up a city attract tourists, but the culture of a place brings it to life. Venice is unlike
“A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him.” says Arthur Symons of the Italian city named after Venus, the ancient Roman Goddess of Love. Venice emerged like life itself, made up of 118 island tied together by some 400 bridges built on water (Buckley). The beautiful Italian language and stunning location of the city make it one of the most visited and praised cities in Europe. Couples are bound to fall in love all over again in the marvelous city. Filled with astonishing scenery, unique culture and world-famous art, Venice is the perfect place to visit.
The city built completely on water is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Italy. Venice lies at the north end of the Adriane Sea, about 3 miles off the coast of Italy (Vidal). Perhaps one of the most visited landmarks is the Grand Canal, winding through the heart of Venice. Visitors are able to glide down the sparkling canal in gondolas as they view the beautiful city around them. The romantic and charming gondola rides also consist of musicians and singers serenading couples with popular Italian songs, making them even more magical (Bakerjian).The top sight in all of Venice is the Basillca San Marco, the city’s most famous church. Here couples go on a lift that takes them over rooftops and lagoons allowing them to oversee the whole city (Venice Landmarks).The magnificent Piazza San Marco is another key element to the city. It is said that Napoleon called San Marco "the drawing room of Europe." (St. Mark’s). Tourists from all around the world go there to walk the streets filled with rich lavishness. They are able to see exciting, buzzing parts of Venice while still being able to appreciate its unique beauty. San Marco’s square also consists of elegant restaurants located along the glimmering canal.
The beautiful sights that make up a city attract tourists, but the culture of a place brings it to life. Venice is unlike
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