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Visiting Venice is like walking in history itself, definitely one of the more beautiful cities man has built. Taking its character from the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte and surviving two world wars, Venice today in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site.Ā Every turn and route taken in Venice is a different discovery.. For the shutterbugs in hubby and I, we had our CF cards full! Masks, water, vaporetto, gondolas, pigeons, murano glass, bridges, canals, polenta, tramezzini and tiramisu are some of the terms closely associated with Venice. But the architecture would also draw you in.
Colorful Buildings
Buildings in Venice can be identified as influenced by one: Palladium architecture. It isĀ based on the symmetry, perspective and values of the formal classical temple architecture of theĀ Ancient GreeksĀ andĀ Romans. And, two:Ā Venetian Gothic characterized by a combination of lancet arch, Byzantine and Moorish architecture. Of course, there are those ordinary looking buildings that still exudes elegance despite being monotonous.
One can never tell the buildings apart, you canāt immediately identify a buildingās use just by looking. Which are residential, which are for accommodation and which are for businesses? You canāt point out unless you particularly look at websites likeĀ Venice hotels on VenereĀ or spot a signpost/marker in front of the building. To the left, youād see yellow, to the right would be orange, look behind you and thereās pink or perhaps venetian red thatās too hard to pass up not taking photos of. And here in this post, Iām mostly featuring pink. š
Finding Your Way
Getting lost in a turn is like discovering a spot that no one has gone before. Itās a great escape from all the hustle and bustle that locals and tourists create. Youāll find the shortest bridge, the most unique building, the most flower-adorned window and cats looking down at you. Each corner is not just lovely, they will tell you a story all unique on their own.
Building Designs, Biennale
With its status in the architecture world, Venice holds theĀ Venice Biennale of Architecture,Ā the worldās grandest celebration and showcase of building designs. Itās part of the Venice Biennale,Ā Ā in turn a majorĀ contemporary artĀ exhibition that takes place once every two years and where the Venice Film Festival is also part of.
The Biennale of Architecture is held in the beautiful Giardini Pubblici (Public Gardens) and the arsenale (former shipyards), Ā itās just a short walk from St. Markās Square ā we Ā unfortunately missed it. Austria has been participating since and it would have been a worthy post. Next feature: orange buildingsā¦
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rocky says
You got some great shots here š
Jessica Cassidy says
pretty in pink windows indeed!
joy says
very pretty, itās just like those views I saw on TV/movies. Thanks for those nice pictures!
zoan says
These are amazing photos of Venice and it just made me more envious of you:( i have never been to that place though i really wanted to visit it š time and budget constraints are my enemies
Bless says
Amazing photos of the Venice. I love to visit that place too in the future if given a chance š
Genny says
Wow Venice really looks awesome and those buildings are cool and interesting..One day we will visit there hahha wishā¦
jheylo says
oh! it must be a nice experience to boat around veniceā¦ Iāve been there though in my dreams š hehehhe
Teresa Martinez says
What amazing architecture and in unique colors too!
Chie says
Aw look at all those lovely buildings. I noticed too that most of the windows there are arched.
che says
Hmm.. in time I will get to visit this place and take pictures myself. Besides, itās only a 7-hour drive from here.
Arlene says
I miss doing wednesday windows, giselle! I will try to join this week or the next to come.
As always your pics are superb. Postcard perfect talaga!
journey of a dreamer says
itās been a long time that i am fascinated with venice cool and beautiful town, i believe all my childhood, i have been dreaming to visit that place, i so envy you that you were able to see it and experience the beauty it offers. i wonder when will be the day that i can have that chance?