Notes From Venezia

The main artery of Venice, the Grand Canal, from atop the Rialto Bridge. Such an elusive and surreal city...

Early morning by the Rialto bridge in Venice

Basilica in Piazza San Marco in Venice

Passing under the Bridge of Sighs

Gondola rides are the most magical way to experience Venice.

Missing this view...

Murano, the glass-blowing island of Venice

Early morning in front of Basilica San Marco

Early morning in front of Basilica San Marco

Gondola rides are the most magical way to experience Venice.

Gondolini, arriving to the blessing ceremony before the races

2-men racing gondolas, called gondolini, in a blessing ceremony before the races.

Gondolini races in Venice

Under the Rialto Bridge

The Rialto Bridge

A building under renovation on one of the side streets, away from the touristy bustle. Construction worker is getting supplies from his boat. Love the little bridges that lead directly to private doorways.

From the Rialto Bridge

Bella Venezia

I just returned from a magical vacation in Venice.  What a dreamy place. There are many drawings and memories to share. But for now, here's a slice of a 360-degree panorama of Venice from the rooftop of newly-refurbished Fontego dei Tedeschi - a luxury department store, former post office. The building was constructed in 1228(!) The renovated department store opened in 2016. Building exterior remained unaltered, as all of facades in Venice are part of UNESCO world heritage property. That's why the skyline of Venice looks like an old engraving. There are no new buildings. 

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