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26.02. 17. Venice.
Here - about what was before the museums, between them and after.
Morning Venice, when you look at it with not yet tired eyes.
Olga's "reflections":
We got to Piazza San Marco on time. In the morning, around 10, it was still easy to get through. But large protective metal bars were already ready - from an excessive crowd.
At 12:00 - "Flight of the Eagle" From the bell tower to the stage in the square, the performer of the role of an eagle descends on a rope. In 2017, this role was played by Melissa Satta, a model and TV journalist. In general, “everyone was filming, and I was filming” is a miracle in feathers.
We had to make our way to the Correr Museum, and it wasn't easy. Mass insanity, no less. By God, all this can only be experienced once in a lifetime.
And after the museum we got to the grand final of the competition for the best carnival costume. We did not wait for the results, but we saw enough. It seems that the older generation is more enthusiastic about such entertainment.
Jokes aside, Venice is a city of contrasts. Pandemonium in the center:
And the void a few blocks away:
Although there are such couples here. They stand on the bridges, wait for tourists and pose with pleasure.
Whenever I visit Venice, I try to visit the church Santa Maria dei Miracoli. It was from her that my love for Renaissance architecture once began:
Recently I read the novel "The Aspern Letters" by Henry James. There, the action takes place in an old, neglected Venetian palazzo. Here is an illustration:
And this garden - well, just like from a story:
There are relatively few attractions in the Cannaregio area. Among them is the House with a Camel. This palace acquired its present form in the 15th century. Over the centuries, it has accumulated: the first floor is in an oriental style, with a small fountain in the right corner. This fountain was active until relatively recently, and it was used by gondoliers. The second floor is Renaissance, although a real ancient Roman altar is built into the corner of the house on the left side. The third floor is Venetian Gothic. Although, logically, the Renaissance (in Italian “Rinascimento”) should have been built on top of the Gothic. But it is not always possible to believe harmony with algebra.
When and why a camel appeared on the wall is unknown. We looked at all this for a long time, sitting with our legs dangling on the embankment on the opposite side of the canal.
A few words about bridges and footbridges. It is impossible to imagine Venice without them. Kyodo Bridge - without railings, with steps of different sizes.
We return to the center from the Cannaregio area already in the dark.
A very interesting place is the Alta Aqua (High Water) bookstore. Still open at 19:30.
Hang on this chair. . .
Purchase is the best travel guide series:
Olga gives me these guidebooks in English, and I try to buy in other languages. In Venice, in Italian.
From Olga's photo series “Showcases”:
It is impossible to pass by and not buy. The most popular sweets (they are made only during the carnival) are fritole (fritelle), top left. Tasty! Calorie! Like donuts with cream inside.
And marzipans are sold all year round.
This is Italian pasta, for tourists:
At 9 pm, Piazza San Marco is quieter.
There is no one even in front of the Bridge of Sighs.
And again we sail away along the Grand Canal. And on this visit, they did not have time to visit the palace-museums on its shore. And during the carnival, many palaces and hotels host events. Terribly expensive.
So what? Thank you for your attention!
