Boat ride through Venice canals.

Gondola Ride

The Basilica

Carpaccio

Venice, Italy is one of the most beautiful and intriguing cities in the world. The city is built on water in the middle of a lagoon. It has museums, palaces and churches spread across the city, just to name a few. The tourists are attracted to the incredible architecture that accentuate the city's ancient history.

What to do in Venice

The first and most well known attraction in Venice is the gondola rides. A gondola is the small boat (more like a canoe) that carries up to 6 persons through the canals that intertwine in the beautiful city. The fares are high but are at a set rate. The ride lasts 40 minutes costing its passengers 80 Euros - this rate applies only during the day, at night it is a more expensive price. Yara Murphy - a Brazilian blogger and world traveler said "riding in the gondolas through the city, while seeing the beautiful architecture was unbelievable." This peaceful journey through the canals are well worth their price and a must do for tourist. After taking a gondola ride, i advice anyone visiting. To find out more about gondola rides visit Gondolia rides. Venice to spend an afternoon walking and discovering The Piazza San Marco. It is the heart of the city, providing its residents and tourists with incredible cites. The Piazza is home to the Doge Palace and the Basilica (cathedral). It also provides a great diversity of restaurants and shops that are very popular attractions. Murphy states "the palaces and Piazza San Marco were extraordinary to visit. Each restaurant has a live orchestra that plays while you lunch outside. It is very beautiful." When asked what one of her favorite activities was she answered "the boat ride to Murano Island where they have the famous Murano glass factory was exquisite. This trip was one of the greatest i have ever made."

Cuisine

Italy is known around the world for its cuisine, but i wanted to give readers a less touristic view of where to go. Murphy said "Harry's Bar is one of the best restaurants in the world. It is not a place you can bump into. A person has to know how to get there, and make reservations very much in advance." When asked what her favorite dish there was, she answered "there is no way to choose only one dish, but i do have a favorite desert. The chef at the restaurant taught me how to make it. I don't remember the name of the plate, but it is a very simple recipe involving strawberries, sugar and white wine. It is fabulous." In a CNN article Harry's Bar is rated very highly. Famous stars such as Ernet Hemmingway and Woody Allen were regulars in this hidden wonder. Founded in 1931, this bar has become a common meeting ground for international society and European aristocracy. Common dishes include hot sandwhiches, shrimp sandwiches, egg pasta with ham au gratin, risotti and Carpaccio (the most popular dish served). Carpaccio consists of paper-thin sheets of raw filet mignon, seasoned with a light white sauce comprised of mayonisse and mustard. Inside Harry's Bar everything is carefully calculated to be able to create the perfect atmosphere, which they make available online - Harry's Bar.

Now you have seen some beautiful places to visit in Venice and even found a hidden restaurant known only to those aware of the mysteries hidden throughout the city. Stay tuned for our next cyber journey!