Today, as in the past, everything in Venice still travels by water. The only modern touch being the use of motorized boats. Motorized watercraft of all types ply through the canals in place of more tiring oar-powered ones, but a l…

In Venice you walk a lot. But in order to cross the Grand Canal, you sometimes use the "vaporetto" (water bus) or the gondola ferry available at several points around the city.Going on foot, one has the chance to run into people,…

Lavish religious and political festivals still enliven the city and excite locals and visitors.In centuries gone by, there were many celebrations that enlivened the city over the course of the year, ranging from religious annivers…