This is our second time back here (first time was more than two decades ago) , so we are not going to do a lot (like the gondolas and basilica de san marco) just devide and conquering…. I’m touring the palazzo ducale and P is checking out the biennale di Venezia (the Olympics of the art world that happens every two years)
Taking a water shuttle from Piazzale Rome to Rialto… We finally started seeing Asian faces a lot after so many days of almost the only two Asian faces around
Coffee stop at Piazza San Marco at a restaurant that has been there since 1720
The Cafe is called Cafe Florian, it’s an establishment as many famous people frequent here in their days…. Casanova, lord Byron, Dickens proust, Hemingway… Etc
Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace)
Thought it’s going to be crowded, but not too bad, the basiclica’s line is scarier….
Biennale Di Venezia
P humbly said la Biennale is mostly in a similar concept group presented in a variety of topics or media. Few stood out as memorable, unfortunately. Probably will not go again…
Venice is suffering from over tourism as well…… You wonder where are the residents…. But of course still very charming
Local Insider Tip: When navigating narrow alleys, say “Permesso!” to politely slide past people. If you want to toast your glasses of wine, use the Venetian word “Chinchin!” (“Cheen-cheen”) or the classic “Salute!” (“Sah-loo-teh”).
