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Architecture & Art in Venice

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  • 1. Architecture & Art in

2. Venice a headquarter for outstanding architecture and artconveys the best of the Byzantine and Roman Empires.Venice was founded in 421 A.D. It is made up of 118small islands connected by bridges and canals. 3. Venicecan betouredby foot or byVaporettoWhich is awater bus.Thats the bestway toenjoy the view ofthe citys 4. The gondolas float sensually along the narrow canals,caressing the water and enchanting the ridersby casting a romantic spell through the air. 5. The RialtoBridge is anepitome symbolof all that is sowonderfullyItalian:stunning,inspiring andutterlyromantic. It isthe oldestbridge crossingthe Grand Canaland standstoday astestament thata little visionand risk takingcan go a long 6. Opera is oneof thedivine arts thatbloomed inVenicevery early.TeatroDi San Cassianois the firstopera housein Italy.Teatro La FeniceIs anotherSpectacularTheater inVenice. 7. Palazzo Ducale on St Marks Square is Very famous for being the Doges residence.Ca DOro represents Gothic architecture.Its name means golden house because the faacde is covered by Gold.Ca DOrocan be can be accessed through a corridor directly from the canal.CaFoscari is known for becoming a renowned university in our present time.. 8. Venice is a must see whenvisiting Europe.It is the city of loveand romanceAn imminent destination forlovers. 9. Works CitedFreeman, Charles. St Marks Square An Imperial Hippodrome?. History Today54.4 (2004): 39-45. Academic Search Complete. Web. 1 Mar. 2013Iron, I., & Verita, M. (2012). Analytical investigation on Renaissance Venetianenamelled glasses from the Louvre collections. Journal OfArchaeological Science, 39(8), 2706-2713. Web. 1 Mar. 2013revival in Venice, Time 60.6(1952): 50. Academia Search Complete. Web. Frommers.Introduction to Venice. The New York Times. N. p. 2009. Web. 1 Mar. 2013A special thank you to Shadia Igram for providing the pictures.