Preparing your trip to Venice: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

2. It’s recommended to leave tips in local cafes and restaurants. As a rule, tips make up approximately 10% of the total bill. An exception is permitted only in case tips are already included in the total bill.
3. St. Mark's Square remains one of the most favorite pastimes for tourists as walking there is really entertaining. Please remember that pigeons on the square can be fed only by the specially purchased food. The food contains special substances which regulate the growth of the pigeon population. This way the city’s government takes care of Venice’s purity.
4. Make sure you select clothes carefully prior to visiting religious sites. Revealing and very bright clothing is prohibited in many churches and so you may be prohibited to enter.

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What to visit being in Venice - unique sights
Venice
From the series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
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Distance from Venice center - 0.3 km.
If there won't be taken special steps in building borders from the water, the city will become inhabited to 2100. The city has been destroying not only thanks to the global warming but also because of people actions. A great number of historical buildings were built on wooden beams. They fell into disrepair and slumped within years. More than that, every year Venice has about 10 million tourists. Under their weight, the islands go lower and lower. The department is planning to begin the building of new dams and dumbs. The number of tourists will also be taken under control in the nearest time. …
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Ponte di Rialto
From the series “Unbelievable and Magnificent Bridges and Viaducts”
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Distance from Venice center - 0.7 km.
Until 1854 Rialto remained the only crossing over the Grand Canal. In the middle of the 19th century the academy bridge was built. The best way to see the old bridge in every detail - with the gondola or the promenade boat under it to drive. From the bridge, the wonderful view of the Rialto district and the historic sights on the banks of the Grand Canal are open. …
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Saint Marks Basilica
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
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Distance from Venice center - 1 km.
The main altar is considered the key element of the unique decoration. Skilled jewelers worked on its creation for more than 500 years. The height of the altar is 2.5 meters. Its length is 3.3 meters. It consists of 80 miniature icons. They are made of precious materials. Guests of the basilica can also admire the unique mosaics. They were created in the 13th century. A small museum operates on the temple grounds today. Examples of ancient sculptures and antique mosaics are presented in it. There are also works of art here. Their age is more than a thousand years. …
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