World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Venice, Italy Travel Guide http://bit.ly/18hNZuE Public transport in Venice The best ways to get around Venice are on foot or by water buses (vaporetti) which are operated by the local authority Azienda Consorziale Transporti Venezia (tel: (041) 2424; www.actv.it). The vaporetti have set routes around Venice so your journey is dictated by their routes and sailing times. There are four bridges across the Grand Canal: the oldest and most famous, Ponte di Rialto; Ponte dell'Accademia; Ponte degli Scalzi and the newest addition, opened in 2008, is Ponte della Costituzione which connects the Santa Lucia train station with the bus station at Piazzale Roma. An alternative way to cross the Grand Canal is by traghetto (a public gondola). Crossings are cheap and short and there are numerous traghetto points along the canal. Gondolas are a traditional form of transport, although they are usually reserved for sightseeing purposes and are expensive. They can be hired at one of the stands located in Rialto, Piazzale Roma, and San Marco, as well as one of the occasional 'unofficial' stops dotted along the smaller canals. ================= Venice - Italy Attractions, Tourism, Vacation and Travel Guide Things to see in Venice Tourist information: Palazzetto Carmagnani -- San Marco 2637 30124 Venezia Opening hours: Daily 0900-1900. Other tourist offices are located at Marco Polo airport, Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia train station, the Giardini, and on the Lido, at Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta. Passes: The Venice Card is available in 12-hour, 48-hour and week-long packages. It offers free public transport, entry to museums and galleries and discounts on selected parking, excursions and shops. The card is available from the airport, railway stations, tourist information offices and online. The Chorus Pass includes entry to 16 of Venice's churches, including the spectacular Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and the church of Santa Maria Formosa. The pass is valid for one year and is available for purchase online, at the tourist office and from participating churches. The Museum Pass allows entry to 10 civic museums, including the Doge's Palace. The ticket is valid for six months and allows a single admission to each museum. Basilica dei Frari (Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari) The glorious gothic Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, constructed around 1330, is primarily associated with the name of Titian, Venice's painter son who is buried here, alongside the city's celebrated sculptor, Antonio Canova. Titian made his reputation and crowned his early years by painting the huge altar piece, The Assumption of the Virgin, for the Franciscan brothers of the Frari in 1518. Titian also executed the painting over the Pesaro family altar in the north aisle. The inclusion of the flag and Turk in the painting alludes to Bishop Pesaro's victory over the Turks at Santa Maura. Titian's tomb, located in the south aisle, faces the large marble pyramid created for Canova, depicting St Mark's lion paying homage to the dead sculptor. Ironically, the design, executed by Canova's pupils, was based on Canova's own plans for a new monument to Titian. Opening Times: Mon-Sat 0900-1800, Sun 1300-1800. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: Yes Address: San Polo 3072, Venice, Italy Basilica di San Marco (St Mark's Basilica) The golden Byzantine St Mark's Basilica was founded in the ninth century as a shrine for the relics of St Mark. Built on a plan of a Greek cross, its Eastern appearance is enhanced by golden mosaics, originally created by craftsmen from the Byzantine court at Ravenna. The interior houses many of Venice's greatest treasures, including the venerated icon of the Madonna Nicopeia. The golden screen behind the high altar - the crypt in which St Mark is supposed to be buried - is the Pala d'Oro, beautifully crafted with sapphires, emeralds and rubies and inset with enamels from Constantinople. Before leaving St Mark's, visitors should pause to admire the 12th-century pavement, a resplendent mosaic of glass and marble. It is possible to book online to avoid the long queues at www.venetoinside.com Opening Times: Mon-Sat 0945-1700, Sun 1400-1700 (Apr-Oct); Mon-Sat 0945-1700, Sun 1400-1600 (Nov-Mar). Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: Yes Address: Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy ==================== Venice, Italy Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation and Attractions,Venice Tours,Venice Attractions,Venice Hotels,Venice Restaurants,Venice Shopping,Venice Transport,Venice Museums,Venice history

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