City Of Canals “Venice”

 

You may have read Shakespeare's story “The Merchant of Venice” which tells the story of a businessman who risks his life to fulfill his friend's wish.

But Venice is not a fictional city that is merely a story, but a living and wonderful city in the true sense of the word. The city is located in the middle of a bay in northeastern Italy. It is also called the magical city, and many stories have been written and films have been made on it.

Surprisingly, it is a city where roads are replaced by canals and cars are replaced by boats as it is built in the middle of the sea bay connecting different areas and sections with bridges. While boats are used for traveling in different parts of the city. Just like a canal flows in Lahore city, so hundreds of canals flow in this city and roads do not exist because only canals work as roads.

What an interesting thing! There was a time when it was said, “Let's go to China,” but now there is no shortage of attractions in the world, with Venice topping the list. This reflects the growing demand for tourism in the city.

Venice is also known around the world for its location, architecture, and art. The uniqueness of this city can be gauged from the fact that the United Nations has declared this entire city and its bay a World Heritage Site. The site is a World Heritage Site. Venice is the capital of the Italian province or state of Veneto. 

According to the 2009 census, the central part of the city has a population of about 1.5 million, while the surrounding areas and suburbs together have a population of over 1.6 million. And Treviso. Combining Padua, Treviso and Venice, the city becomes a metropolis.

Venice derives its name from its ancient “Vanity” inhabitants who lived there in the 10th century BC. Historically, the city was also the capital of the state of Venice. It was a significant trading center of its time when silk, grain, and spices were traded. From the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries, it was also one of the most significant centers of art.

In addition to Venice, the city is known by many other names, such as “Queen of the Adriatic”, “City of the Water”, “City of the Masks”, and “Floating City”, “City of Canals”, etc. A report in the New York Times says that this city is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in human history. It is also called the most romantic city in Europe. It was also a populous region of Italy which gave birth to many genius working personalities, including Antonio Vivaldi.

History

Although there is no historical record that gives us a direct idea of ​​when and how the city of Venice came into being. However, from the available traditions and evidence. many historians have come to the conclusion that the original population of Venice consisted of immigrants from various Roman cities such as Padua, Aquilea, Treviso, Altino and Concordia and other defenseless countryside from the German and Hun invaders. They were fleeing for their lives. According to some later Roman sources, some fishermen were also spotted on the original marshy island of Venice.

Venice's popular sights and attractions

If you want to visit Venice or get information about Venice in the same way, let us tell you about some famous places of which Venice tourism is incomplete without visiting.

St. Mark's Basilica is one of the most famous churches in Venice.

The Bridge of Sigh is also a sight to behold in Venice. This rooftop bridge connects Doge Palace with the prisons of Rio de Plazo. 

The Grand Canal is Venice's main canal and source of water traffic. The canal runs through the entire city. It is surrounded by magnificent buildings and residences.

The Doge's Palace is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that was once the center of Venetian rule. From here, Doug and his government ruled the Kingdom of Venice for a long time.

The Rialto Bridge has long been the only means of crossing the Grand Canal between the districts of San Marco and San Polo. The bridge was built in the 16th century. There are many shops on it.

Gondola is a type of Venetian boat that was once the most important means of transportation. Now, these boats are Venice's most fascinating pastime. Many tourists use these boats to explore the Grand Canal and other small canals.

St. Mark's Campanile is Venice's tallest clock house and the city's most famous building. The 16th-century tower collapsed in 1902 and was rebuilt ten years later.

The Riva Degli Schiavone is also a well-known water resort in the city, which is full of tourists all the time.

Santa Maria della Salute is Venice's most famous structure, built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the 17th century, when a plague killed one-third of the city's population.

Zattere is also a water resort located in the Doris Doro area of ​​Venice. The area is larger and less crowded than San Polo and San Marco. If a tourist likes silence and likes to eat and walk in a deserted area, then this is the best area for him.

In its heyday, Arsenal was the largest shipyard in the world. Arsenal played a key role in making Venice a naval power.

Ca 'd'Oro is a beautiful building that literally means “house of gold”. This fifteenth-century building is one of the most beautiful buildings along Venice's Grand Canal.

Chiesa di San Zaccaria is a beautiful revival church built in the 15th century. ۔

The Scuola Grande di San Marco is a thirteenth-century seminary in Venice that was converted into a hospital in the nineteenth century. Its forehead was built in the fifteenth century.

Located in the Gulf of Venice is a long and narrow island that is considered to be the world's first special resort. The long coastline of Lido attracts many local and international tourists during summer.

Gondola is not the only way to visit Vaporetto Venice. Vaporetto is the most popular transportation in the city. These are actually sea buses which are a comfortable and cheap way to travel in the city.

Teatro La Fenice is Europe's most famous opera house. The building was destroyed by fire but was rebuilt in 2003 according to its old design.

It is the city's maritime museum that gives you an idea of ​​Venice's magnificent maritime history. It houses various items related to the navy such as artillery, gondola boats, ships and model boats.

Madonna dell’Orto Venice has several beautiful churches, including a brick church. The church is located in Canarigio, built in the 14th century by a local religious sect, the Humayunites.

Squero di San Trovaso is a small shipyard built in the 17th century and is one of the few small shipyards still built and repaired in Venice's famous gondola boats.

Santi Giovanni e Paolo is a church and is also called “Church of St. John and Paul” in English. Many important figures from different religions are buried here, which is why it is also called the Pantheon of Venice.