The Canals of Venice, Italy

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By Ivona Poyntz

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Venice is laced with gorgeous canals traversed by black gondolas. The story is that long ago Gondolas were colourful and spectacular, but this led to such rivalry and animosity amongst the Venetian nobility that the Doge decreed all gondolas to be black to put an end to this.

Venice is beautiful year round but the best time to go is February/March: before the summer hordes of tourists descend on this gem of a city and the canals start smelling a bit swampy.

Grande Canal Venice

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View close to rialto Bridge, from San Polo.

Grande Canal Venice

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I believe Ca Rezzonico but won't bet on it.

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Santo Vidal

Santo Vidal is in thr San Marco approximately 500 yards from the grand Canal and San Marco Square.

Calle Gozzi yards from Sanat Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Unnamed canal. (Shame, they should all have names).

Calle de Pestrino, San Marco again.

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shea duane Level 6 Commenter 4 months ago

Wow! Incredible! Wonderful hub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Ivona Poyntz Hub Author 4 months ago

Thanks Shea. I'm working my way through '1000 places to see before you die' by Patricia Schultz (unfortunately I'm only on 50 or so...)

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always exploring Level 8 Commenter 4 months ago

Wonderful pictures. I would love to travel to Venice. It seems like the most romantic city..Thank you..

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Ivona Poyntz Hub Author 4 months ago

Hi always exploring. I would go so far as to say if you could only see one place, ever, it should be Venice: its THAT good.

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AudreyHowitt Level 7 Commenter 4 months ago

I so much want to go to Italy--wonderful hub!

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Ivona Poyntz Hub Author 4 months ago

Hi Audrey, Venice is lovely. But there are internet forums dedicated to debating which is better: Florence or Venice. Italy has so much to offer.

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stricktlydating Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

I've been to Venice and Florence. I wonder why they debate the two they are so different to eachother! For me, Venice would be my preference! It's just so unique.

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Ivona Poyntz Hub Author 2 months ago

Completely agree: Venice is totally unique and my preferred city as well.

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Peggy W Level 8 Commenter 2 months ago

Oh my gosh...your pictures of Venice are absolutely stunning! Thanks for showing them to us in this hub. Voted beautiful and awesome!

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Ivona Poyntz Hub Author 2 months ago

thanks Peggy, Venice is stunning.

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Rosemay50 Level 8 Commenter 8 weeks ago

Your photos are incredible. Venice is such a romantic city.

Thank you for sharing

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Movie Master Level 8 Commenter 6 weeks ago

Hi Ivona, I visited Venice a few years ago while holidaying in Italy, it's a beautiful and romantic place!

I loved your hub and the photos are fantastic!

Thank you and voted up.

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Ivona Poyntz Hub Author 6 weeks ago

Thanks. I can't think of a more unique place although I hear Petra is worth a visit: maybe someday

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