A visit to Venice the Italian floating city

Hi Dear Steemit community,

My visit of Venice is what I share with you today. I do not know which adjective for a town which does not have roads for cars but only canals among more than hundreds islands. What could I say about Venice? Well has different names but the most famous one is Serenissima ( the most serene). A name which probably has origin from the doge (the duke) the major chef during the Repubblic the Venice but there are not enough evidence about that.

The agglomeration around the VI a.C was inhabited by fisherman and farmers who escaped from Longbard invasion. In the following centuries Venice developped its trades and sea power and nowaday is a town which always astounds visitors in particular during the warmest months.

From the mainland to the railstation began my exploration of this floating city built on wooden platform. The building are not based on islands but into pillings which support the platform and the whole structure from the sea bottom to the top. But the wood does not rot on the water ? These pilings are completely immerged on the water. The lack of oxigen and the salt water have preserved these woods.

This is a reason why Venice an authentic ensemble of not only these buildings but also bridges,canals and gondolas. Someone says it is a romantic location to visit. Actually I do not have further definition for this beauty on the water. Firstly I head to Saint Mark square the core of Venice.

On the way I passed below the Rialto with its market. Probably to most famous bridge in Venice. And stop in Punta della dogana. To see Saint Mark square from another corner. And finally reach the core of Venice.

The weather become hot and going inside to the Doge Palace. And began to visit part of the heritage of this attractive square. Looking at its façade it has been rebuilt in the XV century preserving its old style and on one side the Gothic Porta della Carta (Paper Gateway) on the waterfront the Porta del frumento (Grain Gateway). This building was not only the residence of chef Doge but also seat the government for some hundreds of years. It preserves the history, art, economy of Venice

The famous bridge of Sighs made of white limestone which connect palace to the prisons in the other side of the canal.

And then Saint Mark basilica an architectural masterpiece, a mix between Romanesque-Byzantine and Gothic style with some Arabic influence.

The name of Patriarch of the city related to history of two Venetian merchants who found the relics of Mark the Evangelist found in Alexandria where he died. Its decorative narthex is impressive and look made of gold.

The interior is Greek cross plan with five domes situated in the middle of the buildings. There are mosaics which represent Apostles Evangelists, part of Old Testament.
Just a tour and a short description of the basilica and then went to the bell tower to see the views on its top.

Close to Saint Mark square is situated the Hard Rock Café I usually collect T-shirt and at least visit inside to see the different instruments inside the wall. In some of them I have also eaten.

In the afternoon I walked from the Saint Mark Square area to head to Fondamenta nova. Here the wharf where I caught the ferry to Murano. Another group of island part of Venice famous for their glassmakers and a museum dedicated to it. I did not take photos inside due to my low battery. The visitor can find a range of colourful glasses and different tecniques to obtain original results.

The origin of Venetian glass industy is still uncertain. There is theory which mention some Venetian people in some Roman empire colonies somewhere in the coast of Adriatic Sea. They learn to technique of glassmaking from Romans. In the X century a document which certified the production of type of hollow glasses to make up bottles. The only evidence are through some glass fragments found in 1960's. More documents certified that the attivity of making enamel glasses the end of XIII century. A procedural guideline began to rule who was involved in the glassmaking.

This area is full of glass retailers who continue this old tradition. Whoever comes to Venice, should not miss it.
I came back to Fondamenta nova and walk through between he narrow streets and the canals to reach the Rialto bridge and take a look around his market.

I would conclude the post with a photo of a church close to the bridge named San Giacomo di Rialto (Saint James of Rialto) I just pass on the way head to the main railstation I found attractive its façade and its clock. It looks a particular and unique Gothic style

Time to come back to the mainland and leave this town buoyed up on the water.

Anyway, I suggest you to pay for a Venice card if you want to have admissions with a discount.

Thanks for your attention

Best Regards

(All the photos are mine and taken with my camera)