VENICE
Venice
Built on 120 small islands connected to the mainland with 400 bridges, Venice is unique. And not just from an architectural point of view. The city has 15 centuries of exciting history. Venice was maritime republic in which more than 1000 years has operated a specific political system with a mix of republican and monarchical elements. In the years of his power, maritime Venice state is dominated commercial, political and military over the entire Mediterranean region.
In the Renaissance (16-18 century) Venice became a center of cultural life in Europe. Development of the arts flourished. Inspired by the beauty and romance of his in the city create some of the greatest sculptures and artists of today. In this period shaped the architectural appearance of Venice were built and restored stately palaces, squares, bridges, churches, which still remain a symbol of Venice .
Venice Piazza San Marco.
Central square, the heart of Venice . Here are the four main buildings with centuries runs life of this city-state:
Religious center – Basilica San Marco
The political center in Venice – the palace of the Doge
The authority of the judiciary – Prosecution
Cultural center – Messiest Library
Symbol of the square and in Venice are high bell tower about 100m. and the clock tower with the lion of San Marco and the Moors, who beat the bell every hour.
Venice Basilica San Marco
One of the most magnificent Christian monuments. It was built more than 1000 years (832 d). In the following centuries it was repeatedly restored and some rebuilding, but it has failed its original style.
Doge’s Palace
The most impressive building of the in Venice. For centuries this was the residence of the Chief doge and place where has ruled the republic. Visiting the halls of the palace and getting acquainted with the exhibits, you can get an idea of the complex mechanism which is operated Venetian state and to learn interesting details about historical events and personal stories of living through the centuries became managing existence of this great city.
At the rear of the palace was located and central prison. In central prison, the bridge Sighs was the last place where the imprison have been able to see the sun.
Venice Bridge of Sighs
The most romantic place in Venice today. However, the bridge had a very different function in the Middle Ages. Built in the 17th century to connect the Doge’s Palace in central prison, the bridge was the last place where the imprisoned have been able to see the sun before being brought into the dark dungeons of the prison. In the same prison he was exiled and the famous adventurer Giacomo Casanova and a playboy, but in 1756g. he escaped after genius
organized plan.
Grand Canal
The biggest attraction of Venice is undoubtedly the Grand Canal main water artery of the city. It divides in Venice into two parts, starting at the beginning – from AS Roma and the railway station square and reaches the Gulf of San Marco. Its total length is 4 km
On the Grand Canal are magnificent palaces in which they lived most influential nobles and merchants of the city. Special attention deserve the palaces:
Ca ‘Rezzonico, Ca’ Pesaro, Ca ‘d’ Oro, Ca ‘Foscari, Palazzo Grassi,Rialto Bridge
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Venice Rialto Bridge
In the middle of the Grand Canal is Venice‘s most beautiful bridge – Ponte Rialto. The bridge is located in the heart of in Venice and has become the center of the commercial area of Venice.
In in Venice, the cradle of Christianity, are many remarkable churches, centers of spiritual life of in Venice. The most famous of them are
Santa Maria Della Salute (pictured right)
Santa Maria Del Rosario
Basilica dei Frari
Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo
Santa Maria dei MiracoliGaleria Dell’Academia
The richest museum is Galeria Dell’Academia, which are unique works of art created during the five centuries during which Venice was the cultural capital of the world
Venice gondolas are gondolier
One of the symbols of Venice and gondolas are gondolier.
This is the traditional vehicle which is used for centuries in in Venice. Gondola has a specific asymmetric shape and its management requires special skills. Crafts gondolier is transmitted from fathers to sons for centuries.
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