Author Herman Melville said in 1857, "I'd rather be in Venice on a rainy day than in any other capital on a fine one" and I would agree with him if i were in 1857 (when probably there were 10% of the visitors Venice has today). Other words are useless in describing Venice.
Window in Doge's Palace
Getting lost in Venice or more wandering aimlessly through its streets and alleys.
View from Vaporetto #1 on Grand Canal
Detail of The Clocktower with the archway into the Mercerie leading to the Rialto.
View walking over the famous Bridge of Sighs.
St. Mark's Basilica Detail
St. Mark's Basilica Detail
"Window" Shopping #1
"Window" Shopping #2
The "Good" Mask
The "Evil" Mask
"Window" Shopping #3
Gondola Detail
View from St. Mark's Square
View under the famous Bridge of Sights.
The italian version for the American message: "Private Property! Do not tresspass!"
Grand Canal View
Blondie on Grand Canal
The most provocative piece of art from Peggy Guggenheim Collection made by the Italian Marino Marini.
Modern art: Big Bamboo by Mike&Doug Starn. Have never seen a crazier instalation.
The monumental bamboo structure, ultimately measuring 100 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 50 feet high, takes the form of a cresting wave that bridges realms of sculpture, architecture, and performance. Visitors can walk through it up to the top.
Modern art somewhere in Venice
Modern art somewhere in Venice
View somewhere in Venice
View from Campanile
View from Campanile
View from Campanile - St.Mark's Square
