I have visited Venice`s main street many times and every time it excites me. The Grand Canal is stunning. Like no where else in the world. Back in Marco Polo`s times to was the gateway to the world. Gondolas carry tourists as they have for 100`s of years. Saying that you have a have few bucks.Be warned they are not cheap.The Water Taxi are inexpensive.
The canal starts not far from the Santa Lucia railway station.Then it snakes through the central districts. Then on the Sea not far from St Marks square.
On the first Sunday of September takes place the Historical Regatta ("Regata Storica"), a competition between Venetian boats watched by thousands of people from the banks or from floating stands.
Vaporetti on the Grand Canal
A gondolier is a Venetian boatman who propels a gondola.
Rialto Bridge
The present stone bridge, a single span designed by Antonio da Ponte, was finally completed in 1591. It is similar to the wooden bridge it succeeded.
The present stone bridge, a single span designed by Antonio da Ponte, was finally completed in 1591. It is similar to the wooden bridge it succeeded.
The Ponte dell'Accademia above is one of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal.
