What to see in Venice

Venice still attracts many tourists who come to this city in search of its romantic little streets, museums, sailing of course in its canals and gondolas and many other attractions offered by this wonderful city. However, it is important to offer some information to make your trip much more interesting and likewise helpful. As always it depends on the type of trip you want to achieve, what are your expectations and that what you want to find.

Usually it’s best to go at your own pace, to explore the city on your own. If you only have a few days and your short of time perhaps a tour guide may be the best option. When choosing a guide, try beforehand to find some information about him or the company he works for on the internet. Plenty online forums have recommendations and comments about the various services available in the city. If a guide is known and efficient, you will find him it in the network, or at his tour company. Guides are better in groups, on the internet you can also find people looking to tour with groups, which will be useful to make more friends and acquaintances.

If you prefer to be alone, do not hesitate to use applications for your smart phone, those that let you know the city at your own pace and without missing any tourist attraction. Just search the web for a variety of applications for mobile phones. Some are free, and give full explanations of what to find in the cities you visit, from restaurants to museums, recreation areas, and bars.

Going to Venice can be a bit uncomfortable due to the large number of tourists visiting the city on a daily basis. As you can imagine, pickpocketing is normal as in all tourist populated cities  Always carry your personal belongings in a small purse, always keep it close to you. Never take more than you truly need during your journey through a city you visit. For example, a good package for a day trip  includes your camera of course, necessary documentation, some money and maybe something light to eat and a bottle of water. Leave other personal effects in your hostel or wherever you are resting. Try to be practical in your journey and lighten your load, so you enjoy better all the wonders that Venice has to offer.

Being a tourist town, many people speak English in Venice. Try to communicate in that language if you find it handy, and it does not hurt to know some Italian words like hello, goodbye, asking for the bill, ask for permission, thanks, apologies, etc.. Knowing something of the language of the place you visit that is always practical and allows for a better communication with the people you meet in different areas of the city. You will find that the Venetians are very friendly and cordial.

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The finding in Venice by the team led by anthropologist Matteo Borrini of a female skull belonging to the middle of the sixteenth century with a brick in her mouth, a ritual attributed to creatures killed by the plague has provided scientific data than previously was considered a legend. But it wasn’t  a legend as the Black Death plague which besieged the city. The island of Lazzaretto Nuovo is already known for the dead bodies killed by this plague that have been found. Near the site of the discovery there used to be a hospital to treat these patients. In this way we hear about old legends that spoke of Venetian female vampires in the city. According to the data that come from that era, it seems that the more the plague expanded, the more they thought then that vampires spread the disease and were the true carriers of the plague. It is quite likely to be associated to vampires as carriers of the disease by the trail of blood in the mouth or nose that were found in the corpses victims of the plague (known respectively as hemoptysis and epistaxis, ). The vampires were recognized for their extreme passion and need to feed on the blood and energy of the living. Inserting a brick or a stake in the mouth, the vampire could not chew and therefore could no longer spread its evil again.

In summary, according to legend, these living dead fed on the plague-infested bodies in their coffins and through their bites would spread the disease.

The results of this archaeological find show us that the vampire women was around 61 and 71 years old when she died, an age which is quite high for the average survival time back then. This will add fuel to the mystery. This plague dwindled the Venetian population to less a third of its inhabitants . It is considered that it ended on July 13, 1577.

To understand this type of burial and the figure of the vampire as a carrier of the plague’s we must go back to the figure of c, Anglo-Saxon term that comes from the German words (Nacht, Night) and Zehra (eater).

In some cultures it is dead or drowned children drowned by their own amniotic fluid. In the Polish theory (which might have influenced the Italian, for at that time there were many Poles in Venice), the Nachzeher itself is seen as a vampire, but has not become one , and wanders in a limbo between humans and vampires . Not being a full vampire, it would be in a half sleep state, neither awake nor asleep, and chew his shroud or clothing and parts of his body, like his hands or lips. It was believed that this shroud protected the plague of disease Nachzeher and grave robbers seek these shrouds to protect themselves against the plague. To stop them, they must put  stones, coins, bricks in their mouths something than left them totally inoperative.

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Venice is the ideal city to live all kinds of legends, the female vampire is just one of them. If you visit the city rent apartments in Venice and enjoy the wonders and mysteries of this city.

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Touring a city is not only about watching streets and monuments, try to get lost in avenues and roads, without getting lost you will never discover what the city is really about. A drifting travel route through the city, is perhaps the best way to realize how the city itself is articulated with its inhabitants, what benefits does it offer, what are its restaurants, plazas, cafes and stores made of.

If you are in Venice, of course, the routes along the canals of this city will surely lead you to an unknown location where to relax and above all, where to taste some of the finest wines. In Venice you will find a wide variety of delicious Italian wines, however a long list of international wines will also be at your disposal. Some of the best wine bars of Venice also offer delicious tapas you will love trying with the highest quality of wines. Here are some options for your wine tour in Venice:

Since 1999, the Wine bar Al Prosecco serves some of the best Italian and international wines. Located in Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, away from the tourist areas of the city, Al Prosecco also features a beautiful and welcoming environment, surrounded by trees. This is a classic and romantic place for you. You can also find regional and national wines, as well as delicious local food.

Vini to Bottegon is another place you have to visit if you are a wine lover. Their exceptional selection of high quality wines, is available to take away or to drink on site. Here you will be able to find wines like Giuseppe Quintarelli at a very good price. Also, you should try the delicious Cod Ciccette, vegetable and meat salads, fresh bread, variety and delight. It is better come here place for lunch, since it closes at 8:00 pm.

Ai Artisti is another good option if you enjoy drinking good wine. This is a cozy and picturesque place where you will also enjoy the best local cuisine based on meat, fish and vegetables. Ai Artisti also pays special attention to traditional flavors and classic Italian wine over other wines. If you want to know in depth the variety of flavors, aromas and textures of Italian wine, this is definitively the place to go.

A wine bar that you can’t miss is Mascareta. Mostly frequented by locals and few tourists, this wine bar also offers delicious fresh fish tapas to make the perfect starter to other typical dishes. The staff is friendly and lively as Venice itself. Nothing better than walking the streets exploring Venice, photographing its canals and valuing its rich culture, food and wine.

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Visiting Venice is like dreaming. Its canals and ancient buildings, transport you to an era when things probably though not necessarily were like books. Venice today is also committed to modernity , and among the many choices of museums and classical art, you can find important places to enjoy live concerts. Some are more crowded than others, it is a matter of taste and exploration during your night searching. From classical to the modern alternative sounds, you have many options if you are looking for a good Live concert in Venice because  you will find all the styles that interest you, from classical to pop, rock and electro, among other genres. Here are some relevant references on the Venetian musical scene:

Chiesa San Vidal’s is a place where you can listen to the best live classical music. A former religious space with a long history, at the Chiesa you can listen to the recognized Interpreti Veneziani, with a repertoire ranging from baroque to Vivaldi along with stunning string arrangements, that will fascinate you transporting you to times when music was really the essence of forests, muses and melodic rivers.

If you want something more cozy and modern, you can visit the small Café Blue, where you will find very good drinks at reasonable prices, as well as live concerts and casual DJ’s with a wide range of styles. If you want something larger and especially dedicated to rock and alternative metal, New Age Club is for you. You’ll probably have to go by car, as this club is somewhat outside of the city. However, in this space bands who’s names are legendary in the alternative and underground scene like Supergrass, Interpol and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have playe. Much more central and close to everything, is the well known Tag Club, where you can find a variety of concerts and styles, especially directed towards pop rock, and which also, of course, has various DJ’s that make the night special, you can drink something while listening to very current musical trends

Finally, if your thing is jazz, the Venice Jazz Club is the place you can not miss visiting. With concerts ranging from Monday to Saturday from nine until eleven at night, the Venice Jazz Club is the place where you can share or start an intense evening in Venice, with other true connoisseurs of the best jazz just  like you in this beautiful Italian city . There is and international audience of course, as well as exotic cheap drinks. Like other Italian cities, the night begins and ends in Venice late, let yourself go adrift of its streets where music is your best transportation.

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Who can forget the famous animation series Heidi? This rosy-cheeked girl reached our screens in the 70′s and even today is being aired for the delight of the younger members of the house. The original story is owed to Johanna Spyri, a Swiss writer who in 1880 began writing the history of the dearest girl in the Alps. Many years later it was made into a film. Up to a total of 10 films recount the adventures of Heidi, perhaps best known was represented by Shirley Temple in 1937. But Heidi came to our hearts thanks to TV, when Japan made the famous “anime” series Heidi. From it everyone knew  who Peter, the grandfather, Fog, Snowflake, Pichi, Clara and severe Miss Rottenmeier were. Who has never hummed the soundtrack of the series?. Heidi made us laugh, cry, share tenderness and suffering with her stories.

Now thanks to the “Heidi, the Musical” we can feel all those emotions again. Next January 15 in the fantastic Gran Teatro Geox you can enjoy the representation of this fabulous show. The plot of the play will engage both the young and the older thanks to the script adapted for stage by Lori and Colmbi. A brilliant story based on confusion and humor, to the point of becoming almost a “vodebil” with turns of events and an end full of good humor. The story extols the values ​​of family and love. You will cry and laugh with and be surprised by Heidi, who is represented in this case by Giorgia Urrico. The role of the Grandfather is performed by the comedian Rino Silveri. A total of 10 actors sing and dance to an original choreography. The music and the songs are originals but there will be surprises, such as “I Will Survive” by Miss Rottenmeier.

You can book your tickets for the show “Heidi the Musical” at http://www.ticketone.it. Ticket prices ranging from € 6.5 in the numbered gallery to 23 € for numbered front rows seats. Popular prices undoubtedly allow it to be a show suitable for all audiences.

The Grand Geox Theatre of Padova is a dream come true after years of waiting. This space was created to accommodate the best shows, plays and musicals in the world, it is ready to have the viewer feel the full force of the best acoustics and lighting setups in Italy. The theater has an elaborate arch structure made of iron and aluminum. Ready to compete with Europe’s most powerful theaters, the Gran Teatro Geox is a unique space for visitors and artists. A unique experience that will not leave you indifferent.

Padova is situated less than 30 km from Venice, one of the most important tourist cities in the world. Its canals, squares and buildings are known in the world, having been sets  in countless movies. Its gondola rides and romantic bridges are part of the cultural and historical legacy of northern Italy.

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The city of canals, is one of the most visited and well known in the world. apartments in Venice has increased in recent years thanks to the incredible value for money they offer. It is a unique opportunity to ride in a gondola, eat pizza or visit San Marcos.

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“Venezia” is an ambitious show. This is a drama with moments of comedy on the history of this bustling city. This play is aimed primarily at an international audience. The show is narrated entirely in English and it is very easy to follow the storyline. If you want, you can hear the play in 7 different languages: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. This show will be on display, at the intimate and cozy Teatro San Gallo, a few steps from the famous Piazza San Marco, in the center of Venice.

The show is a great way to learn more about the history and customs of the city of Venice in an hour and twenty minutes, during which you will have a few laughs secured thanks to the magnificent staging and a fine cast of international actors.

“Venezia” is a story of the struggle for power, passion, romance and beauty, suffered by Giacomo Casanova, Lord Byron, Marco Polo, Doge Falier, Vivaldi, Goldoni, Galuppi and many more famous people who inhabited the city, all slightly mixed with doses of scandalous acts and humor. The show will help you to understand the city of Venice behind its mask, while you are being, entertained and informed by a fantastic performance, as well as by impressive projections that provide an incredible backdrop for such a fabulous representation. It is rated as the best live show we can now witness in the city of canals.

The framework chosen for this fantastic event was the Teatro San Gallo, which is considered to be one of the most flexible of the whole Italy. Do not be fooled by its 260 seats, because for special occasions, it can accommodate more visitors and even the chairs can disappear, to create a transparent environment, suitable for dances, parties or events of diverse nature. The lighting system, video and sophisticated surround sound, is able to create environments so real like a raging storm or ducal palace in Venice. The theater has individual sets of headphones, through which you can listen to the show “Venezia” in the language you prefer, without losing a single detail of the representation.

You can buy the tickets in many different online platforms. The price for adults is 39 €, for students and children over 14, € 25, younger children have free entrance. For families of 4 members,(parents and two younger children) there is a reduced ticket of € 90. You also have a special offer to buy the same pack of tickets to the performance and for a gondola ride through the Venetian canals.

The performance will take place from the 1^st of December 2011, to the 30^th of April 2012.

Do not miss the opportunity to attend such a unique representation in one of the cities that has inspired more stories, and romances in the world. For more information: http://www.teatrosangallo.net/Venezia/HOME.html

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After the great success achieved throughout the year in Italy, the musical “Alice in Wonderland ” a show that has already been seen by over 80,000 spectators returns once again. The play directed by Christian Juniper is suitable for all audiences, young and old can enjoy this wonderful story with which can touch us and make us laugh.

The story tells how everything changed after the Queen of Hearts beat the White Queen. The new queen imposes her rules, order, discipline and rationality. She do not hesitate to apply a firm hand to those who do not agree with the new rules, but an innocent girl makes all her plans fall apart. This  innocent girl is Alice, who entered Wonderland while chasing a white rabbit in the garden of her house. In his fun and exciting trip she will meet many characters, some are a little crazy, others are funny and mysterious. We will meet the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, the twins and the garden flowers.

In this world of colors, images, and beautiful gardens, all these characters, especially Alice, teach us that it is good to let children see the world and all its follies with humor and simplicity.
“Alice in Wonderland,” the musical, is a family show that will interact and engage younger people and involve them in an adventure you will never forget.

The musical is based on the famous short story by Lewis Carroll and is divided in two chapters, “Alice Adventures in Wonderland” and “Alice through the looking glass.” The screenplay was adapted to produce a dynamic, fun and at times unpredictable show

The brilliance of the direction of the show, the fabulous costumes, fantastic sets and stunning visual effects capture the viewer who easily gets caught in history. Through the changes of scene, the viewer feels like as if he  flipping through a book of fairy tales sharing fun and fears, doubts and certainties, alternating songs and dances in a number of situations where reality and dreams are the protagonists.

The musical “Alice in Wonderland” will be represented in Padova, a few minutes away from the city of Venice. The chosen site could not be other than the superb, modern Gran Teatro Geox built with an innovative structure designed especially for plays so that spectators can enjoy a unique experience.

Tickets for the show and can be purchased online. The price is 6 € for children and up to 35 € for adults. You can only enjoy one  performance at the Teatro Geox. It will be on January 13, do not miss the great opportunity to travel to Italy, visiting Venice and enjoy of this great musical event  that will make your dreams come true.

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Venice is a spectacular city with its canals, its theaters, its buildings and gondolas. Traveling to the city can be a great opportunity to share all its charms. Renting apartments in Venice is a good way to visit all the sights of the city of canals and enjoy its cuisine.

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Today, it’s an effort to take the city “one step beyond.” These efforts of modernity and “gentrification” are always suspicious. We do not really know where it will go, until we see them in front of our houses, dragging neighboring small shops or other places due to the great rise of rents is the cost of modernity. Perhaps there was so much controversy about this bridge, considering that its establishment or structure was too modern for Venice, its construction took longer than expected, its cost was too high and among many other  ” buts “.
had no fixed name until the inauguration,

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Venice is a city that nobody should miss out on. Strangely beautiful, it produces that magnificent feeling of living hanging in time, with its gondolas and canals which make it a sailable city. However, that beauty is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and for that we’ll give you some tips on how to fully enjoy your stay.

To get to know every one of the little corners of this old city, you should organize a tour whose routes you can do by walking, because transport is expensive. Also, remember that this city is only small and you only need to buy a map which guides you around the streets which, many times, are like a labyrinth.

An example of this is going to St Marco Square, a place which everyone knows from the postcards, film or television, but being there is a unique experience. From there you can go to everywhere which surrounds it which is full of history. This tour lasts a day.

Don’t try and find a cheap restaurant in this area, and remember that the furthers from St Marco Square, the better the prices and the quality. So the best thing to do is make some snacks for the day and spend big for dinner.

A good tip is to have a heavy apéritif around about 6pm at the Piazza Santa Margarita. The custom is to have a Spritz, the typical alcoholic apéritif of reddish colour obtained from the mix of red wine with soda water. It’s very tasty, soft and cheap, and you’ll feel like another local celebrating this ritual.

A great idea for a cheap and cheerful dinner, more than in other places, is to go to Osteria Antico Dolo, located in an old brothel next to the Rialto Market. It has the best Venetian and Italian menus which can be enjoyed in a small dining room, family style. The menu and the prices can be consulted on http://www.anticodolo.it/, and you can even make a booking in advance so you ensure yourself a table and try its exquisite food.

If one of your obsessions in Venice is to take back a typical Venetian mask, don’t look for them in the mask shops because the prices are unreachable. The best thing to do is to look for them in souvenir shops and imitation markets, where you’ll find them just as beautiful as the original ones but at half the price.

Venice has 120 islands, all of them connected by bridges, many of them full of history such as the Ponte dei Sospiri, whose name comes from the sighs of the arrested ones who crossed it to go to prison. It’s close to St Marco Square and it links the Palazzo Ducale with the State Prisons.

But if you’re tired of crossing bridges, you can use this city’s peculiar transport. Despite the gondolas being the symbol of the city, beautiful and romantic, remember that it’s Venice’s most expensive transport, and that for 45 minutes you’ll have to pay close to 70 euros. If you want to have a romantic stroll in one with your partner at night, you’ll have to pay 80 euros.

We recommend that you use the Vaporetto, an aquatic bus which can take you to the islands of the lagoon of Venice for 6.50 euros. To decrease the spending in transport buy a Venice Card, which costs, if you’re between 18 and 24 years of age, 18 euros for 72 hours of transport.

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Sure, everyone remembers 1984, particularly because it was the year that Madonna began her  particularly frantic conquest  on the world. There was another song but “Like a Virgin” without a doubt made her the undisputed Queen of Pop. Of course, MTV was a world reference and the video “Like a Virgin” would strengthen the impact of such a hot topic .

To remember the video is almost to live it, and of course, Madonna departs from New York and goes s to Venice, she walks through the streets, dressed as a bride, a lion appears by her side and she sings, jumps and bounces in a gondola through the old channels, not just turning the song into an anthem of the postmodern eighties of free love, but also bringing punk and a romantic attitude to merge in one of the most romantic cities in the world. In the video, the gondola tour shows us the magic of Venice with the music of Madonna, a perfect combination.

But how is it nowadays to be on a moving gondola? just as magical but surely quite different. It is known that around the eighteenth century there were thousands of gondolas in Venice. Today, around 400 are still sailing. The canals of Venice are quite deep, the gondoliers oar does not reach the bottom of the water so just be  very careful about falling into it. It is said that early last century, the gondola had a sort of cabin in which people could sit, especially to avoid possible moments of rain or cold. However, these were withdrawn with the intention of selling the sights to tourists and the curious ones who wanted to see the city from a different point of view  and take millions of photographs of the channels. Nearly all the Gondolas are available for tourists to travel in. Although now a gondola is a symbol of “cool” in city of canals, years ago, they were were used as public transportation, ie, all the Venetians had access to them. Today, they retain their old character, curiosity and tradition for visitors coming to this beautiful city.

Gondolas of course have changed, and over the years have gone through several modifications. It is a matter of culture to keep those who still have a classic style to be of interest to travelers. These vessels are admired throughout the world as the most romantic vehicle to express love, and are made out of different types of wood, from oak to cedar. Usually the left side is longer than the right side of this vessel, thereby facilitating rowing in the Venetian canals. As you can imagine, besides being used for racing and some rowing competitions, gondolas are also the charm of those newly married couples, looking to find a tour through the canals of Venice, the essence of eternal love.

Prices  for a gondola ride in Venice are different, usually you can save some cash if you take the trip during the early hours of the morning or just before noon. later on, due to the romanticism of the sunsets, plus you get a gondola serenade while walking, borders makes the price vary between 50 and 100 euros for a journey of nearly an hour. The price will also vary, of course, according to the quality and aesthetics of the gondola you choose.

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