Venice, Italy

Venice is my new Favorite International Town, Once the richest town in the world in the 1500-1600's (if my history is right) they spend a fortune to transform a little sand bar into a skyscraper(high in thse days) town. There is SO much amazing history there and the architecture, textures, colors, and style is all of its own. We only were able to see 1/6 of it in the one & 1/2 days we were there, and I wish we had more time, but, here are some of the top favorite photos, to give you an idea of what it was like. So it will be the 1st place we spend time in next time we are in Italy. I do have many more images to put up from Italy, so come back soon...

These first 5 shots are from a Gondola Ride, This is one of those things you dont miss when you visit Venice.






Here is the View from the Rialto bridge, one of the most famous bridges in Venice over the main water ways.


Birds Eye view from Sam Marco Square looking North over the Island.

We happened upon a wedding In San Marcos Square, they were walking to the courtyard where the orchestra plays. There you can sit and eat, many people have a glass of wine and listen to the orchestra play Italian Classic Music. It's worth the cover charge!

Passing by view of a typical cafe in Italy.



A typical side street in Venice, these are great because there are ususally no people on them, and you can check out the architecture, windows, old school doors, and here vines growing over the walkway.


Riding a Gondola down the canals on an evening is such a peaceful and romantic experience. You can get lost in the maze of waterways.