{"id":1941,"date":"2016-07-11T17:03:25","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T17:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=1941"},"modified":"2016-07-11T17:03:25","modified_gmt":"2016-07-11T17:03:25","slug":"8-ways-to-enjoy-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/8-ways-to-enjoy-venice\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to enjoy Venice"},"content":{"rendered":"

A trip to Venice is like no other. Where else can you experience a city that appears to rise out of the water? When planning your trip, allow time to travel by gondola, and marvel at the art and architecture.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make your trip as simple as possible with some sensible <\/span>preparation<\/span><\/a>. And leave time in your itinerary to relax and go wherever the day takes you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Eat Cicchetti
    \n<\/b>Cicchetti are small snacks or side orders. A little like Spanish tapas, they are traditionally served in Venetian wine bars (bacari) or osteria. As Venice is dominated by the sea, many of the Cicchetti contain fresh, delicious seafood. You can also expect to sample salami, cheese, and olives. To make the most of this experience and dine at the best places, consider taking a Cicchetti food tour. Companies such as <\/span>    Emilia Delizia<\/span><\/a> will be your guide to exquisite Venetian food traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. See Where The Day Takes You
      \n<\/b>If you have a few hours to spare, avoid the crowds and set off in the opposite direction. Don\u2019t plan, just see where you end up. Explore Venice like the locals. Avoid the tourist destination and browse the areas off the beaten track. Check out the shops and find authentic places to eat and drink. Sometimes spontaneous days provide the best memories. Take lots of photos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Take A Boat Tour
        \n<\/b>Explore Venice\u2019s many canals. Gondolas are the popular choice. For a cheaper option, consider taking one of the <\/span>        water buses<\/span><\/a> or vaporettos. The Grand Canals is one of the largest waterways, and you can marvel at the stunning architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Visit Rialto Market
          \n<\/b>The <\/span>          Rialto Market<\/span><\/a> is a must-see destination for food lovers. Stallholders have sold their wares here for seven centuries. This is where Venetians buy their produce, and you won\u2019t be disappointed. Delicious seafood and fresh vegetables can be found in abundance. It is a treat for all the senses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Visit Murano
            \n<\/b>Murano is an island close to the city. For centuries it has been home to some of the most beautiful artisan glass in the world. There are many tours you can take to see how the glass is made.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Visit Burano
              \n<\/b>              Burano<\/span><\/a> is 40 minutes by water bus from Venice. It is well-known for its lace. Visitors will appreciate the colorful houses. Burano is much less crowded than other islands, and it makes for a pleasant day trip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Visit The Campanile Saint Mark<\/b>
                \n<\/span>The Campanile is the tallest building in Venice and is almost 99m in height. From the top the views are spectacular. You can take in the whole of the lagoon. And on clear days you can see the Dolomites.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. Get Up Early And Stay Out Late
                  \n<\/b>The best times to appreciate Venice are in the early morning and at night. The streets are much less crowded, and you can take in everything that this beautiful city has to offer. Appreciate the stunning architecture in all its splendor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Venice is one of those places that everyone should visit at least once. There is nowhere else like it. Make the most of your trip by getting up early and exploring the city without the tourists. Take a gondola and water bus. Visit the many islands. Eat, drink, and live like Venetians. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  A trip to Venice is like no other. Where else can you experience a city that appears to rise out of the water? When planning your trip, allow time to travel by gondola, and marvel at the art and architecture. Make your trip as simple as possible with some sensible preparation. And leave time in your itinerary to relax and go wherever the day takes you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[1136,905,1134,223,845,1135],"class_list":["post-1941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-travel","tag-italy","tag-luxury-travel","tag-murano","tag-tourism","tag-travel-philippines","tag-venice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1941"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1945,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1941\/revisions\/1945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}