Venice Trip Overview
A true labyrinth of alleys, 150 canals and eclectic gothic and byzantine architectural styles, Venice is a truly unique city and one of Italy’s finest jewels. Once the capital of a maritime empire that controlled commerce over the Mediterranean Sea, time seems to have stood still here due to the absence of cars and modern buildings. The crown jewel of the Adriatic Sea was the muse of Hemingway, Byron, and James, and many others. Today, it struggles with the modern age of tourism and climate change. We will unveil the true charm of Venice for your eyes only.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Venice, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venice, Veneto, Italy
A true labyrinth of alleys, 150 canals and eclectic gothic and byzantine architectural styles, Venice is a truly unique city and one of Italy’s finest jewels. Once the capital of a maritime empire that controlled commerce over the Mediterranean Sea, time seems to have stood still here due to the absence of cars and modern buildings. The crown jewel of the Adriatic Sea was the muse of Hemingway, Byron, and James, and many others. Today, it struggles with the modern age of tourism and climate change. We will unveil the true charm of Venice for your eyes only.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Venice, Venice, Veneto
You will learn about:
Lost origins
First population
Germanic and Hun invasion
The founding families who elected the first doge
Eastern Roman Empire
Charlemagne’s son Pepin and the failed siege of Venice
The acquisition of relics claimed to be of St Mark the Evangelist from Alexandria and the building of the Basilica
The Republic of Venice and its colonial empire Stato da Màr.
Imperial power following the Fourth Crusade
The sacking of Constantinople
Trade with the muslim world
The black plague
Decline of the 15th century
18th century elegance
Napoleon’s conquest
Austrian control
19th century foundation of the Kingdom of Italy
You will see:
Piazza San Marco – Saint Mark’s Square
Ponte dei Suspiri – Bridge of Sighs
Basilica di San Marco – Basilica of Saint Mark
Pallazo Ducalle – Doge’s Palace
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo – Basilica of Saint John and Saint Paul
Campo Santa Marina
Fondaco dei Tedeschi
Grand Canal
Ponte di Rialto – Rialto Bridge
