I was on the Trenatalia from Florence to Venice, when suddenly the train tracks were suddenly surrounded by water. At that moment, I knew I landed somewhere magical.
To get around, you will need a "Vaporetto Pass" for the water buses. They allow for unlimited travel for the time period purchased - 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours etc. And like New York City's train system, they run almost constantly. However, they run on the large canals surrounding the lagoon, and can't fit in the narrow and shallow canals through the local streets. That's what the Gondolas are for. The most famous square is San Marco and that's where you will spend most of your time, happily. There is not much to sight-see, you just sit along the canal, get lost in the labyrinthes of streets, and enjoy the views.
The Rialto Bridge - the oldest bridge in Venice, the first of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge is lined with shops and is a gateway to the Rialto Market.
Gondolas Parked
On the Vaporetto or Water Bus
Doge's Palace, the Campanile and the Basilica
Doge's Palace, the Campanile and the Basilica
Piazza San Marco
The View
Along the Canal
Ponte dei Sospiri or "Bridge of Sighs." Though it looks highly ornamental, it transported prisoners to their cells for execution. They would sigh after looking through the narrow windows where they got their last views of Venice.
Gondeliers at dusk - the best time to go on a gondola ride.
Old Doors have history
The Shadows of Doge's Palace at dusk
Zodiac Tower Designer Store
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