Venice .. The floating city

The city of Venice is the most romantic city in the world, according to the German DW. It is crowded with events all year round and is frequented by tourists from all over the world. In this tour, we know the most attractive places for visitors:

Water Canal City - 

Venice is also known as the "floating city". The city is located on an archipelago of 118 islands linked by channels and bridges, so ferries and boats are the only modes of transport connecting the city's outskirts. The main waterway is 3.8 kilometers long.

Italien Venedig - Grand Canal 

Ride the gondola

The gondolas walk over the page of static sea water, and the gendarme navigates craftily through the canals of Venice, surrounded by historic buildings and charming landscapes. A tour of the gondola is an experience that the tourist will never forget, especially if accompanied by songs performed by the gondola commander.

Italien Venedig Gondel vor San Giórgio Maggiore (picture-alliance / blickwinkel / S. Oehlschlaeger)

Gothic architecture

Gothic architecture dates back to the 14th century. The influence of Byzantine and Ottoman cultures can be seen by looking at the conical Gothic arches that appear on the buildings of the city. Gothic models can also be seen at the Doge Palace, the Palazzo Cavalli Franche and the Santa Sophia Palace, known as the Casa d'Oro, one of Venice's oldest palaces.

Venedig Dogenpalast (picture-alliance / blickwinkel / T. Hennecke)

Opera House

The Opera House of Venice is one of the most famous opera houses and theaters in Europe. The opera house is known as "phoenix or phoenix". This name dates back to 1792 when the opera house was hit by three fires, yet rebuilt and renamed "Phoenix" or "Phoenix".

The Opera House offers regular art shows aimed at attracting tourists.

Italien Theater La Fenice in Venedig nach dem Brand vor 20 Jahren (picture-alliance / dpa / R. Braum)

City masks

It is also known as the "City of Masks", and is used to refer to the masks worn by participants in Venice's annual carnival. You can choose the mask that suits your taste and physical potential.

Lagunenstadt (picture-alliance / dpa / A. Merola)

sea ​​food

Seafood lovers can dine at Venetian restaurants. Traders provide the city with fresh fish and shellfish. The famous city dish is: "sweet sardines and sour tasting". This dish dates back to the 13th century and is popular among locals and is available throughout the city.

Marinierte Sardinen Sarde in Saor (Imago / imagebroker)

Island lace

The island of "Borano" is a small fishing village, located in the archipelago of Venice, famous for its brightly colored houses and lacemaking.

Leonardo da Vinci, a genius, visited the town of Wefkara in 1478 and bought a piece of lace for later in the Cathedral of Milan. The village exported lace to all parts of Europe, but exports declined in the century. eighteen.

Blick aus meinem Fenster Burano Italien (A. Pavlova)

"Lido" Golden Island

Lido is a natural barrier between the archipelago of Venice and the Adriatic. The golden sands cover the beaches of the island. The island of Lido provides a comfortable atmosphere for its visitors. The island is famous for its annual hosting of the Venice International Film Festival, the world's oldest film festival.

Italien Venedig - Lido de Venezia: Hotel Excelsior (Imago / Imagebroker / A. Friedel)

Glass industry

The glass industry is one of Venice's oldest arts. Glass factories are concentrated on Murano Island, where artists make vases and chandeliers, bought by tourists. This is in support of the local industry, and the tourist can take a piece that symbolizes the city of Venice and returns home.

Venedig Glasprodukte (picture-alliance / Photoshot)

A famous tourist destination

Annually, millions of tourists arrive in Venice aboard giant cruise liners. This has led to differences among local residents who see the presence of this type of cruise ship in their city causing environmental damage and called for an acceptable alternative to giant cruise ships.

Italien Kreuzfahrtschiff in Venedig (picture-alliance/ROPI/Rossi/Eidon)