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Our Last Day in Venice
... we headed around the basilica and up to the museum. Here is where the originals of the four cast bronze horses that adorn the exterior of the basilica are kept. These horses were cast in the 4th century. From the museum we also got to see the piazza from a balcony that runs along the front of the basilica. We also were able to view the basilica’s interior from above. All lovely and beautiful views.
Next stop was Querini Stampalia Foundation. This was designed by ...
The Canals of Venice
... are to be on this trip. After a day of vespas and traveling by train, we crashed...I think both of us passed out with the biggest smiles and most relaxed bodies ever! The next day, Tuesday (July 17th), we woke up early and ready to tackle Venice since we really only had one full day for exploration and we took the water bus to the famous Piazza San Marco. We have included tons of pics taken from different times we took the water bus throughout the Grand ...
Piazza San Marco - Basilica & Palazzo Ducale
... to the Sala degli Inquisitori (the Inquisitors Room). The beautiful ceiling of the room, decorated by painter Tintoretto during 1566-67, belied its terrible function. The Sala housed the Inquisitori alla Propagazione dei Segreti dello Stato, a shadowy body of three men, founded in 1539, to protect state secrets and sift out any transgressors. These inquisitors for the maintenance of state secrets took objectiveness, competence and efficiency as their ...
Venice - A postcard just for Lee!!
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So, we’ve arrived. Venice. Venezia. How come, Amsterdam is always referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’ yet you never hear anyone refer to Venice as the ‘Amsterdam of the South’ So, as I said, we had arrived in Venice, the Amsterdam of the South…!!!
We found the Hotel Venice Resort where Google earth said it would be. About 200m from the bus stop in a rural county lane. Our first impression as we entered ...
Visiting St. Mark's Square Bell Tower!
... happy to know that they did have the piece of Pandora jewelry that I’ve been looking for and so be it…I purchased it! My very own souvenir of Italy I proudly told Michel while showing off my brand new 14K gold Pandora bracelet as it shone in the sun. I also purchased with it a gold Murano pink bead and a gold safety chain. Thanks Michel!
Monique ...