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| The view from our hotel in the old section of Venice |
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| Il Canal Grande- The Grand Canal |
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| Ponte di Rialto -Rialto Bridge built in the mid 1500's by a man appropriately named Antonio da Ponte |
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| Typical side canals |
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| Piazza San Marco with its cafes and orchestra music playing everywhere |
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| Basilica di San Marco - a combination of Byzantine and Romanesque styles |
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| Palazzo Ducale ( Doge's Palace). A Gothic - Renaissance fantasia of pink and white marble. Much more than a residence this was Venice's White House, Senate, torture chamber, and prison all rolled into one. |
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| Laura hoping the gondola will give here a lift |
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| Some palaces that were once homes along the Grand Canal |
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| St Mark's and Doges Palace - view from the vaporetto on the Grand Canal |
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| No cars, no bikes but I feel bad for the ladies with baby carriages |
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| Top of the domes of St Mark's Basilica |
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| Laura and Jacqui soaking in the sun on the Grand Canal |
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| Just another small summer house - currently The Museum of Natural History |
Venice's Grand Canal is one of the world's greatest thoroughfares with 200 palazoos born of a culture obsessed with opulence and fantasy. The palaces were built from the 12th to the 18th centuries by the cities richest families. The architectural styles along the Grand Canal are of Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque designs. Many have been converted to museums, hotels and government buildings but some are still private residences. This is one of the most romantic cities in the world.
Awesome! The building are so beautiful!! Looks like you all enjoyed your visit!! :)
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