Colors of Venice - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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One of the most creative and attractive hotels in Venice, Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa, is open on Giudecca Island. This magnificent spa hotel has quite an unusual location – it is open in …
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It’s not so simple to stand from hundreds of hotels in Venice, but Liassidi Palace has managed to do that because of its unique design. It’s a true paragon of the classy Venetian …
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Venice is internationally famous for its luxurious hotels, some of which are targeted at the most high-income travelers. In order to stay at Centurion Palace, visitors need to pay no less …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Venice and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Venice
♥ Basilica di S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venezia, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maria della Salute, Venezia, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Cattedrale Patriachale di S. Marco, Venezia, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di Ss. Giovanni e Paolo, Venezia, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Giorgio Maggiore, Venezia, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Concattedrale di S. Pietro di Castello, Venezia, 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di Ss. Maria Assunta, Donato e Cipriano, Venezia, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venezia, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Maria della Salute, Venezia, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Cattedrale Patriachale di S. Marco, Venezia, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di Ss. Giovanni e Paolo, Venezia, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di S. Giorgio Maggiore, Venezia, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Concattedrale di S. Pietro di Castello, Venezia, 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica di Ss. Maria Assunta, Donato e Cipriano, Venezia, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Venice
♥ Castle 'Castello di Mestre' Mestre, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Residenza Il Castello' Fivizzano, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fortress of Sant’Andrea' Itri, 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Forte di Sant’Andrea' Venezia, 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Roncade' Roncade, 21.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rocca dei Tempesta' Noale, 23.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Stigliano' Santa Maria di Sala, 23.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Mestre' Mestre, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Residenza Il Castello' Fivizzano, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fortress of Sant’Andrea' Itri, 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Forte di Sant’Andrea' Venezia, 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Roncade' Roncade, 21.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rocca dei Tempesta' Noale, 23.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Stigliano' Santa Maria di Sala, 23.6 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in Venice and around
Venice
From the series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”![](../../extreme/img/w300/venice_1.jpg)
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Distance from Venice center - 0.3 km.
The city has a special system of the spillway that has to prevent the water level. The system was built in 2014 and cost 6,7 billion dollars for the city budget. Unfortunately, with this system, the city continues to go closer to the water. From 1727 till nowadays it is lower for 60 meters than originally. For last years the speed of subsidence got higher. Specialists say that in 2028 it will be impossible to live in Venice. …
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Ponte di Rialto
From the series “Unbelievable and Magnificent Bridges and Viaducts”![](../../extreme/img/w300/ponte-di-rialto_1.jpg)
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Distance from Venice center - 0.7 km.
Just like many years ago, the shops are open, 24 souvenir shops with exclusive goods on the bridge. Rialto Bridge is located in the district of the same name, to whose honor it was named. It must be noted that the bridge was built in the narrowest part of the Great Channel. In 1551 a competition for the best bridge design was declared, in which the most famous and mostly gifted architects of Europe participated. The unsuccessful architect Antonio de Ponte won the competition. The design of the bridge, presented by him, recalled the old wooden bridge, which was used for crossing the canal earlier. …
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Saint Marks Basilica
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”![](../../extreme/img/w300/saint-marks-basilica_1.jpg)
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Distance from Venice center - 1 km.
The best craftsmen worked on the construction of the basilica. According to one version, the Church of the Holy Apostles located in Constantinople at that time became the prototype for the basilica. The facade of the basilica impresses with an abundance of elegant elements today. These are carved towers and archways, sculpture with images of saints, mosaic inserts, and miniature superstructures. All this forms a unique image of the basilica. The building impresses with its scale. The height of the cathedral is 43 meters. Its length is more than 76 meters. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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Colors of Venice in photos
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