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Oh my, the 290th travel post since I have been here! Who would believe I would make it that far? Definitely not me, lol.
When I first started my journey as a travel blogger, I was so excited writing about my experiences and learning how to improve them that in some cases I enjoyed this activity more than the trips themselves. However, I never stopped wondering if I'll travel enough and won't face the situation of not having subjects to write about anymore, but based on this post which is the number 290th, and having a full notepad with long lists of places I still haven't written about, makes me thing that I did a good job overall!
Not trying to be cheesy here, but I can't hide my excitement for still keeping up with everything and even though lots of things are under continuous change in my life, the travel articles are never missing from my activity.
So how could I celebrate my 290th travel post? With a 3 in 1 for sure! No, I don't speak about the 3in1 instant coffee drink, but about a post with three different places we've seen on the same day, which were also quite close to each other.
Still very early in our Venetian trip and after a late at night landing, on the 2nd day of our city break we made it to Venice which was just a few kilometers away from Treviso where it was both the airport and also our booked accommodation.
We did have quite a few tourist attractions written on a notepad that we really wanted to see, but we decided to go with the flow and for now only focus on the train tickets we had to purchase in advance, where, as soon as we made it to Venice and its train station, we started walking around.
We were only following the shoreline when exiting the train station when we noticed this big bridge full of people that seemed a bit different from the others we noticed till then. So we decided to make it to the other side by crossing it.
No doubt the view was the first one stealing our hearts, still being at the beginning of our trip exploring a city that remarks itself through unicity and a complete world built on the water level, with lots of normal businesses that involve a car, being replaced by boats, either if it's Ambulance, Police, Taxi, Courier Services and so on.
But along with all these aspects that made our hearts fall in love with Venice from the first moments of being around, there was also the bridge that made us get from one side of the water to the other side of it. Namely, Constitution Bridge locally known as Ponte della Costituzione.
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If you remember my post about Rialto Bridge then maybe it sounds familiar when I mentioned back then that Rialto is just one of the four main bridges in town that make the connection between San Marco and San Polo possible. Well, Constitution Bridge is the fourth such bridge crossing Canal Grande which dates since 2007 and which had a completely different name at first. But it ended up being called Ponte della Costituzione as a sign of celebrating the 60 years that passed since the Italian Constitution.
But even if it's a newer construction in comparison with Rialto Bridge which was the first one out of the four that was built with this purpose, the architecture of the Constitution Bridge managed to mix both the modern times with the old ones, including the famous Istrian stone which is used on most of the Venetian constructions as a tradition, and completed with illuminated glass steps and parapets, and a bronze bar that very few pay attention to it.
Being built in the modern style also brought a lot of criticism such as being a bit too futuristic for the overall look of Venice, as well as not being adapted for people in wheelchairs, but personally, I feel like the last one is a general problem in Venice from what I noticed during my stay.
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Not too long after crossing Ponte della Costituzione, we had one more quick cross this time on a pretty basic bridge, which brought us in front of a building that looked very interesting to me. In fact, a lot of buildings in Venice look absolutely stunning but it's hard to figure out what they actually represent since the same style is also used for common buildings and businesses and there is no sense in marking them in one way or another on the map.
The same situation was also with the building from the top which even if for me it looked like some sort of fortification, it turned out that it was just a hotel, namely Hotel Santa Chiara that only maintained the old look of the building on just one side, while the rest is looking closer to the current times.
Still here, we also found Giardini Papadopoli which even if it wasn't part of our to-visit list, we would have loved to enter and explore as we always seek nature during our trips. Sadly, this one was closed during our visit, so we were only able to admire it from the distance and through the fence.
This might be caused by our visit off-season, but if you make it to Venice and find this one open, then do visit it, I have a feeling that you won't regret it.
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And last but not least, even if I know I mentioned a 3in1 post, it will turn into a 4in1 as I can't miss the opportunity of sharing pictures with Papadopoli Hotel as well.
This one was actually, a bit further than expected from the garden we wanted to visit, but there must be a connection between the two, especially since they share the same name and the placement was also very close to some really interesting sightseeing attractions that will make future subjects for my blog posts.
The full address of the Constitution Bridge is Ponte de la Constituzione, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy and you can reach it by foot no matter the side of Venice you are coming from. You might opt for a water Taxi as well, but there are not many options available not being public transport for this kind of destination, but only for the islands nearby. We reached the bridge very quickly and easily from dropping off at the train station and simply walking around the shore until meeting it.
Other places I've seen during my trip in Venice:
Just yesterday that I was thinking about what to do this summer and if I can go somewhere now that finally there are fewer restrictions in my country, these photos have emerged that I had stored in the hardisk.
so I wanted to share them with you not only to share the photos I took this summer but also to share the experience I had on this island that I think is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.
I still remember that I took a fast hydrofoil from Naples without booking, usually there are two / three in the morning and within 20 minutes I arrived on the island, then to reach the center of Capri I took the funicular otherwise yes you can use a taxi but the cost goes up significantly.
What I recommend from my experience is to go to Capri in the spring or at the end of summer not only for a matter of heat which in any case is never so excessive but for a matter of crowding of people because in the high season the island is very busy and so it becomes really difficult to shoot it in peace.
is what I also recommend is to take a tour around the island, perhaps for the more experienced it is more convenient to rent a boat or take advantage of the many excursions that the island offers.
There is the possibility to visit the famous blue grotto where you can only enter with rowing boats and when there is high season and you can also wait several hours but the beauty is also to go around the square and here too the prices are quite enough. high precisely because Capri tends to attract a medium-high clientele so in restaurants and bars you will certainly find a menu that is not suitable for all budgets.
In the famous square you will also find many shops of famous brands in the world but nearby there is also a beautiful museum called the Caprese center Ignazio Cerius where at a cost of only 3 euros you can visit a beautiful museum where all the finds are kept archaeological sites that have been found on the island over the years.
I hope I have been able to give you as much information as possible for a future visit to the island of Capri.
Hello to everyone who is part of this community!
Unfortunately, these days I am really busy because of the move that I still have to finish, so I haven't been able to share here the content that I had planned to share some time ago. If you remember, I posted about Venice because I was there for the Biennale Art Exhibition, and today I want to revisit that topic with this post, sharing with you the photos I took at the Slovenian Pavilion. It was created among the greenhouses of the Castello Gardens, which many may not know is a district of Venice.
This pavilion was built within these gardens, which were established back in 1894 to showcase plants for the international art exhibition of that time. There's a fascinating and innovative piece created by the artist Nika Span, and if I recall correctly, it was the first time the Slovenian Pavilion was hosted in a public location.
For those who haven't been to the Venice Biennale, not all pavilions are freely accessible. Some are placed in public areas and are free to visit, while others are inside the Biennale pavilions, requiring a ticket or professional accreditation to enter.
One thing that struck me about this artwork is how the artist utilized various artistic disciplines—partly painting and partly sculpture—to create this piece. Particularly noteworthy is the symbolism of barriers in this work; there are stairs to climb that represent conceptual physical barriers that can create walls within us and different perceptions among others. You can enter inside this installation by climbing the stairs and then descending into its interior.
What I liked most is how it was integrated into these gardens, which are a peaceful part of Venice. Anyone who has visited this city knows that some areas are very chaotic due to mass tourism, but if you head towards the Castello district, you'll find quieter places to relax in peace.
I hope these photos were interesting, especially for art enthusiasts. I highly recommend visiting the Biennale, as it is truly an event not to be missed. See you next time! Take care.
Hello dear friends,
Unfortunately, due to a small mishap yesterday, I wasn't able to publish this post, which I am posting today. In this post, I want to continue my presentation of these unique places in Tuscany. This place is named the same as another place I shared some time ago, except it is located in the province of Grosseto. In Tuscany, there are several towns with this name.
I am talking about Buriano, a hamlet in the municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia in the province of Grosseto.
This is a beautiful place, situated at an altitude of almost 200 meters, and its origins date back to the early Middle Ages. In fact, it was the fief of the Aldobrandeschi, an important family who also built the Rocca, of which unfortunately only parts remain. In reality, most of this place has fallen into ruin, as has happened with many castles here in Tuscany.
I did my usual walking tour, starting from the town where I noticed old photographs hanging on the walls. They probably referred to the inhabitants who lived in these places. From the town, there was already a beautiful view of the surrounding plain.
Then I went up to admire what remained of the medieval fortress. Unfortunately, I found these relics a bit abandoned, poorly maintained, and there was practically no historical explanation of this place.
I then descended to the town and, walking through these small streets, I could observe moments of everyday life of the people living there. There were also these photographs that remembered the past of this place.
the photographs also had the birth dates of the people depicted in the photos and, unfortunately, the dates of their deaths, as they had lived in the early 20th century. It was quite touching to see these photos, something that really evoked strong emotions in me, but it is wonderful that these people are remembered.
In conclusion, I can say that this little gem of Tuscany was very interesting. It gave me the impression of being a bit more lived-in as a place. I noticed that many people live here permanently, and this is definitely a good thing. The idea of the photographs to remember those who lived here is also beautiful. It was the only town where I saw this.
I hope you liked the photos. I'll see you in my next post, and I wish you all a good day.
Hey guys,
today it my Post will be about Venice like yesterday - even though we were only there for one day, we tried to visit as much as possible. And not to get lost - which is sometimes hardly possible in the narrow high alleys ;) Here you will find yourself in a dead end faster than you think...
One of our goals, which were on our bucket list for Venice, was the famous St. Mark's Square.
We walked there relatively at the end, after we had explored the old town and the beautiful palaces at the edge of the Canal Grande.
I have to confess, unfortunately I did not find a photo on my mobile phone where you can see the "typical" picture of St. Mark's Square - the old and new procuration offices, the former administrative buildings of the Republic. What we noticed by looking at the city map: St. Mark's Square is the only square in the city that is called piazza. The other squares of Venice are called campi (from ital. campo 'the field'), because they were originally not paved. As you have probably read in the news or in the newspaper several times, St. Mark's Square is always flooded at high tide. This is because it is only just above sea level. The place is, as almost the whole city centre, one big pedestrian zone. Napoleon called the square the "most beautiful ballroom in Europe". Even if everything here was very touristical and there were really souvenir stands everywhere, the buildings already impressed me very much. And I could really imagine the life here hundreds of years ago. Many things still looked the same or very similar as in many famous paintings that show Venice.
A visit in the evening hours is especially recommended. Because then, the plaza is brightly illuminated, also by the ancient looking lanterns that are standing on the plaza.
On the upper picture you can see me in front of St. Mark's Cathedral - a little tired from the walk through the labyrinth of alleys in Venice - but happy.
St. Mark's Basilica in Venice was for a long time the central state sanctuary of the Republic of Venice until and since 1807 has been the cathedral of the Patriarch of Venice. The architecture of St. Mark's Cathedral fascinated me very much - maybe I should have studied architecture after all - joking aside. San Marco's architectural design follows models from the Byzantine architecture. This is mainly because Venice was very closely connected with Byzantium, so that the artists who were involved in the construction work mainly worked according to Byzantine models. The extensions of the 13th century were still in Byzantine style, those of the 14th century in Gothic style.
The church interior was also incredible. Unfortunately I did not find any photos of it, maybe it was not allowed to take pictures there, I am not sure anymore. But I remember the room very well ;) There was mosaic art of the finest. It was very western art and almost everything was gilded. Take a look at the cathedral from the inside if you get the chance, it's definitely worth it. But take some long clothes with you.
A small tip for St. Mark's Square: Feeding pigeons on St. Mark's Square is prohibited. Anyone who gets into a bad-tempered guardian of law and order must expect a fine of up to 500 euros! Though we did not know that before, but luckily we did not have any bread with us...
A little tip at the end: if you are in Venice for a longer time or if you want to visit some sightseeings also from the inside, there are special combi-tickets where you have to pay less money for the entrance. It is definitely worth it.
There was again a lot of information about the history and buildings of architecture. I hope you liked my mail. I am looking forward to the next post, until then ;)
