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Advantages: Beautiful Disadvantages: Can't think of any
Yes, another Venice review...Probably my last one though...
Okay...Saint Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) was built in 1071, and is in Venice, at St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco).
The square can be hard to find, or very easy, depending on how good you are at navigating the streets (needless to say, we had a bit of a struggle!) Even though the basilica is enormous, I couldn't see it at all until we stumbled straight onto St Mark's Square, where it suddenly leaps out on you, dominating the place. If ever you go to Venice I would strongly recommend a trip to St Marks Square, as this building is probably one of the most amazing you will ever see.
The thing that struck me first of all was the sheer colossal size of it. It is toweringly tall, and extemely wide, I have never seen anything like it. I was expecting to see ...
Advantages: Lots to do and see!!Trips to Venice Disadvantages: Language barriers although not a big problem
I travelled to Porec in Croatia last year and found it to be the closest to paradise i have found so far on my travels. I stayed in the Hotel Pical which is just a 10 minute walk from the town. The hotel was fantastic and the facilities including the restaurant were amazing. I found Porec itself to be a calm envvironment with plenty to see and do. Some great bars and lovely restaurants in the marina. Your able to eat whilst looking across the water!! Another great advantage is that from Porec you can traval by boat to venice for the day, although quite expensive (about 150 for the day including gondola rides which are a must) it reall y made the holiday for me!!
I would go back tomorrow but would hope that it hasn't been ruined by tourists. During my weeks holiday i only heard a few people speaking english (very different from past ...
