Al Graspo de Ua, Venice

Advantages: Known by few other than locals.
Disadvantages: I am telling you.

...We have travelled to Venice every year in or around the end of March for the past 7 years and each time we go we are amazed that we find something new to see visit or experience each time. This year we came across the Al Marca bar. Catch the vaporetti along the Grand Canal and get off at the Mercato di Rialto stop. You could get off at the Rialto Bridge stop and walk over the bridge and into the square but the Mercato stop leads you directly into the square. Any time during the day there are people at the bar milling about with a coffee, la umbro, (a small wine) or a beer. As it is next to the Court of Justice it is busy, busy, busy but take time out of your day to sit on the bench and soak up Venice watch the Venetian's going about their business away from St. Mark's and the bustle of the day trippers. Call back in the evening... Read review

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Advantages: Superb Architectures, Gondola experiance
Disadvantages: Watch the expenses, and pidgeons

...Venice has so many good reasons to visit, There is a vast array of outstanding elaborate architectures, Bridges and its network of canals. Don't forget the Camera. I visited Venice whilst I was on holiday at a nearby resort of Lido de Jesolo, there is a daily ferry service leaving on the hour from the resort to Venice, I personally found this the best option, as I wouldn't of liked to stay in Venice itself as a holiday base. (To Busy). On arrival in Venice Harbour, I found the best route was a left hand turn, heading towards St, Marks Square, If unsure just follow the crowds, most are heading in that direction. Again first photo opportunity soon arrives as you cross the second bridge looking towards the town side there is the famous Bridge of Sighs which links the palace to the prison. The bridge is named after the sighs... Read review

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Advantages: Lively and young
Disadvantages: None

...Padova is a nice town in the region of Veneto, not far from Venice and less >crowded than Venice can be when herds of tourists arrive! There are many >churches to be seen and an interesting historic centre. The City used to have >one of the best Universities in Italy in medieval time This tradition has >remained and a fair part of today’s population, are, in fact, students. For a >good and cheap pizza, try “Pizzeria al Santo” in Via del Santo 163. Night life >can be interesting as well, keep an eye on the posters and flyers at the >University for the latest clubs. A nice day excursion is along the river >Brenta, to visit some of the magnificent private villas rich people used to >have built for the summer season. >... Read review

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