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The Accademia Bridge – Restored by Luxottica
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The Second best known bridge, second only to the famous Rialto Bridge, is the Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell’Accademia). Known for the exquisite view it affords of the Grand Canal leading up to Santa Maria della Salute. It has a more mundane…
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Murano Glass Furnaces Glass Nativity Scene – Presèpio
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This year Murano Glass Scenes will be on display in Rome in the Palazzo del Quirinale, one of the official residences of the President of the Republic of Italy. In addition to these beautiful glass scluptures by Matteo Tagliapietra. In addition to…
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Reservations and Tickets for San Marco Square??
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Tourism in Venice is taking a toll on the ancient buildings and the locals. Now you may have to pay a toll to see this historic square. This proposal was presented by Marco Scurati, a travel consultant who is hoping…
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Murano Glass Furnace
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The highlight of everyone’s trip to the island of Murano is a visit to a real glass furnace. They are hot, noisy, busy places with the choreographed dance of the glass workers. But here’s how an abandoned furnace looks, too…
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It’s August and the Tourist are Unruly
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Every year as August rolls around, Venice is inundated with tourist of every age, gender and ethnic background, bringing with them their own mores, social behaviors or often lack thereof. It’s difficult to cross bridges or exit your house as…
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Tips for Visiting Venice
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Visiting Venice is easier than ever, though more expensive than ever as the hotels have increased their room rates for the summer for the tourist season by as much as 36% according to a local source. To save some money,…