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Hi,
I would also add that Venice takes on a different air at night once the majority of day trippers have gone so it might we worthwhile revisting ie St Mark's square. This photo was taken in Dec 2022 at night ( the christmas tree is around the corner towards Doge's palace) https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...60775ee98e.jpg Piazza San Marco ( St Mark's square) at night Dec 2022 ( had been raining during the day) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...abe57d1f33.jpg The Rialto bridge at night ( a lot fewer tourists) .During the day you can get some good shots right by the side of the bridge ( don't get too close to the canal edge!) I did love the view from Ponte dell Academia towards the Basillica Santa Maria del Salute ( this was taken towards sunset) Beautiful area to wander around on both sides of the Grande Canal. Bridge can get busy though (not too bad on my visit) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...56b4df8ed3.jpg View towards Salute from Ponte dell academia Piazza san marco is beautiful in the late afternoon sun with the sun shining against the campamile and the Basilica Regards TBS |
Originally Posted by JMN57
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Italians have a phrase "la dolce far niente" (the sweetness of doing nothing). I tend to associate it with being in the country, the beach or smaller towns/villages. It's not doing nothing and being bored but doing nothing and luxuriating in it. And it doesn't mean doing nothing as in a vacuum but rather doing for the joy of it. Venice is one of the few "big" cities where la dolce far niente comes naturally. Not at the hectic tourist points that tourist both flock to then complain about but rather in the back streets where you can be the only person on the street and it looks as if you've been transported back 400 years. Where you can just wander about and appreciate the beauty and tranquility of Venice and the micro of the moment is everything.
Originally Posted by PWMTrav
(Post 36274280)
This is going to sound awful, but ah well. Those places you named in the first post? This is Venice, and here they are, circled. Spend one morning in that circle, see those things, and then get out of that circle and never go back. Wander around that much larger area and see what you see. I will note that I did not circle Ponte Rialto, because it is useful to cross the canal. But if you were to never see it because you kept going east, or you only glanced at it because you passed it going north, that would also indicate you're doing some excellent wandering.
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Originally Posted by obscure2k
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As you are going in October (assume 2024) you will have the opportunity to visit visit the
Venice Biennale https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024 This is so special. I have traveled to Venice every year for the past 20 years , with exception of pandemic years and a family illness., Our stays were any where from 10 days to weeks. With all of our visits I am sure we did not see everything. With never did visit Murano but did visit Torcello for the delicious food at Locanda Cipriani. With 2 days, suggest skipping the islands and consider staying in Canarregio district or Castello. San Marco area is always too crowded. I also recommend skipping the gondola ride and ride the #1 Vaporetto along the grand canal, A stop at the accademia will take you to the Dosedoro district (another good area to consider staying). As you get off the Vaporetto you will see signs directing you to the Peggy Guggenheim museum which is small and unconventional with a nice outdoor area., Continue walking and you arrive at Santa Maria Del Salute and also the former Customs house, There are such splendid areas to explore, also I was born in Maryland and love their soft shell crabs so I am looking forward to Venice’s version! |
Originally Posted by Graciecatt
(Post 36267846)
I have 2 full days booked in Rome, then heading to Venice on the last evening fast train for 2 full days in Venice. Then we will head to Milan by fast train first thing in the morning of our departure (plane leaves at 4 pm).
. 2 days in Rome, 2 days in Venice - that's the travel equivalent of going into a gelato shop, tasting 2 flavors, and walking out without a cone. :eek: |
Originally Posted by CDTraveler
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I've read this whole thread and am still trying to wrap my head around spending only 2 days Rome.
2 days in Rome, 2 days in Venice - that's the travel equivalent of going into a gelato shop, tasting 2 flavors, and walking out without a cone. :eek: |
Originally Posted by PWMTrav
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Probably a few reasons ranging from checklist tourism, being somewhere often enough that a couple of days is fine because there's next time, or just not having the time off and going for 2 days is better than not going at all. Rome is a tough one though, because things are spread apart, and the big things take a while. If I were to do a tour of the forum, colosseum, and vatican in the same day, I'm not sure how I'd even get up the next day.
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My first trip to Rome (2.5 weeks) was in 1979 and since then I've visited more than 50 times, including a year-long sabbatical. On each of those business trips (well, about 5 leisure ones as well) I used to include at least one visit to one of my loooong list of "must-sees". Due to Covid19 I haven't been there since 2019, and my list of "must-sees" is still down to one: a boat trip on the Tevere to Ostia. If I ever manage to do that, I'll be finally able to follow Goethe's famous words/advice (substituting Naples with Rome! ;)).
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Originally Posted by PWMTrav
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Probably a few reasons ranging from checklist tourism, being somewhere often enough that a couple of days is fine because there's next time, or just not having the time off and going for 2 days is better than not going at all. Rome is a tough one though, because things are spread apart, and the big things take a while. If I were to do a tour of the forum, colosseum, and vatican in the same day, I'm not sure how I'd even get up the next day.
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Some may disagree, but in order to leave time for finding surprises, getting lost, and just discovering the unexpected, for each full day you'll be in Venice (and Rome) choose one, maybe two maximum, must sees. Then if you see anything else it's a bonus, and it leaves time for wandering down side streets, getting lost, sitting at a sidewalk café, having some gelato or a glass of wine, etc. That will leave you plenty of reasons to go back when you have the chance, and you will want to go back.
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Originally Posted by obscure2k
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Oh, the moeche. So delicious. Nothing comparable, even Maryland soft shell crab.
https://www.theguardian.com/environm...invasive-crabs |
Originally Posted by Graciecatt
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I wondered why the Gritty Palace and the St. Regis were $1500 and $1600/night.
Even if many have already said it: If you are only halfway interested and do everything in a hurry, 2 days is not exactly a lot (likewise in Rome it is only enough for a flying visit). As others said, Burano and Murano are pretty, but not on the same level as other sights: So if I had so little time, I would concentrate on the center (unless you have a total passion for glass). |
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