Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

All around the neighborhoods of Venice are little piazzas or squares where the locals gather. Often times there was a well for drinking water in the middle of the square as well.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Every building has some sculpture or archetectural element from the past. Every building was decorated ornately by the owner.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Many of the buildings had sculptures that represented the family or business of the occupant.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

As you stroll around Venice you will come across many neighborhood markets. Fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, as well as flowers are usually available.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Typical street in Venice.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

While wandering around Venice keep an eye out for the street signs on the buildings that offer directional assistance.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Venetian market.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

They don’t make them like this anymore.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Many shops in Venice cater to those looking for Venetian masks as souvenirs and for the Carnival celebration.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

One of the symbols of Venice, the Winged Lion.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

The pink lamps of Venice.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Venetian military complex.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

The Cathedral in St Marks Square.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

One of many statues in Venice celebrating heroes of the past.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Barrel cactus in a rooftop garden. This little garden actually sits atop of the only McDonald’s in Venice.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

The widest street in Venice is Garibaldi.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Give yourself plenty of time to explore the neighborhoods of Venice away from the main tourist spots.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Many of the best places to eat in Venice are the little shops that present everything in glass cases so you can see what you want. The problem is deciding what to choose. It all looks so good.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

No cars or trucks can drive in Venice so everthing is transported by boat.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Venice is famous for Murano glass. Shops selling items made from glass are all over Venice.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

There are plenty of museums and art on display at any given time throughout Venice.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

The gondolas of Venice.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

These eateries tempt you on every street.

Venice Italy – Sights Around The City

Something of a tradition in Italy is to leave a padlock with the names of you and your loved one on the iron work of bridges. You see this in Venice, Rome, and of course the home of Romeo and Juliet, Verona.