If you are a lover of spa holidays but do not want to miss the opportunity to discover, between one treatment and another, also the surrounding area, dedicate a day or more to the discovery of Venice, unique in its kind and different from any other place in the world.
In particular, from Montegrotto Terme it is only 40 minutes by train, which will take you directly to Santa Lucia station, which overlooks the Grand Canal and immediately shows you a privileged glimpse of the lagoon.
There are several routes that you can walk and ride on a gondola, experiencing an extraordinary experience on an ancient-tasting boat.
The real beauty of Venice does not only lie in the historical buildings and basilicas famous all over the world, but especially in the small canals that you meet while walking through the center, each of which offers an enchanted glimpse and worthy of a photograph.
You can admire ordinary people who leave their houses and take small boats to go to work and carry out their daily tasks, admire the floating bookshops that use ingenious expedients not to ruin the goods, admire the local handicrafts and taste some of the local specialties in the local places.
Certainly one of the focuses of the city is Piazza San Marco, so majestic that it leaves you breathless with its view of the sea and the basilica, richly decorated inside and out, accompanied by a tower that offers a privileged view of the surrounding area.
Not far away you can cross the Rialto Bridge, characterized by shops of various kinds and a breathtaking view of the Grand Canal.
It is impossible to visit Venice without dedicating a whole day to the discovery of its islands.
It starts with Murano, known worldwide for its colorful glass creations.
It will be a wonderful experience to observe the glassmakers busy doing their work and creating graceful shapes from the furnace.
The center is small and pretty, the glimpse of the sea is enchanting at any time of the day but especially at sunset.
The ferry continues with direction Burano, which with its colored houses enchants the eye and immediately puts you in a good mood.
The history of this colorful island is debated, but the most credited theory is that the bright tones served the fishermen to recognize their house at a first glance and dock at the right point.
Here you can admire the craftsmen busy in the realization of the tombolo and laces, buying a unique souvenir to remember the special day for a long time.
If you have time left, you can finish the tour with Torcello, the smallest island in the lagoon but rich in history and culture.
You can opt for one of the many local transport lines, quite crowded at certain times of the year.
The docks are scattered in various areas of the city, so avoid taking the ferry at the exit of the station and opt for secondary solutions.
Venice is not only enchanting views and trendy little places, it is also high-level cultural events such as the film show.
In addition, it hosts one of the most important casinos in Italy, as well as several cultural initiatives that follow each other during the year.
In general, these kermesse are collected in the Biennale, a mix of art, culture and fashion that fascinates and involves personalities from all over the world.
Don't miss the landing in the lagoon of actors and directors, or bring your best dress and give yourself an evening at the gaming table and trying your luck.
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