Venezia Collection (#49)

Italy Venice Rialto
Ponte di Rialto

Italy Venice Canale
The Canale Grande en fete - fireworks and gondolas

Venice Leaning Tower
Leaning tower of San Stefano, Venezia, Italy. Due to the instability of Venices foundations, there are many leaning towers in the city

Venice / Distant C1700
Venice: distant view across the water

Venice / Rialto Bridge
Venice: the Rialto Bridge

Venice / General 1890S
Venice: general view across the water to the church of San Giorgio Maggiore

Venice / St Mark Columns
Venice: Piazza San Marco with Columns

Venice / Grand Hotel 1891
Venice: the Grand Hotel (Palazzo Ferro)

Venice / Grand Canal
" Sailing Boats" Grand Canal Venice

Venice Battery 2
Interior of the Austrian floating battery at Venice

Precautions in Venice
As the threat from the nationalists intensifies, the Austrians in Venice take precautions to prevent any patriotic demonstration by the populace

Venice Prisoners
Political prisoners are transferred from the prison of San-Severo to that of Gradisca

Venetian Refugees
As fighting intensifies between the Italians and the Austrians, inhabitants of Venice flee the city along the river Po, despite Austrian sentinels

Venice Joins Italy
Vittorio Emanuele II welcomes Venice into his newly united Italy

Reinforcements at Venice
Recruits from Dalmata arrive in Venice to reinforce the Austrians

Medals for Venetians
Presentation of medals to Venetian troops

Plebiscite in Venicee
Austria permits a plebiscite in Venice : the Venetians vote in favour of union with Italy by 674, 426 votes to 69

Venice Battery
Austrian floating battery at Venice

Social Scenes / Italy / 20Th
NIGHTLIFE A fashionable group spend the evening by the water with their friends

Captains hats and sun umbrellas for sale in St. Marks Square, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Venice / Canal / La Fenice
Venice: gondoliers congregate as elegant operagoers leave La Fenice after a performance

Venice / German Warehouse
Venice: a German warehouse

Venice / St Mark Interior
Venice: St Marks Cathedral, interior view

Venice / St Mark Piazza
Venice: Piazza San Marco and Library

Venice / Civil Hospital
Venice: the Civil Hospital

Venice / Riva Schiavoni
Venice: Riva degli Schiavoni, with the statue of Vittorio Emanuele

Venice /s Maria Salute
Venice: view across the water to Santa Maria della Salute

LA GONDOLIERA VENICE
During the Regatta at Venezia (Venice) dancers perform the traditional dance of the gondoliers, La Gondoliera

Venice / Palazzo Foscari
Palazzo Ca Foscari, on the Canal Grande

Tourists in Venice
Two ladies admire the view from their window across a canal

Palazzo Bonaparte, Rome
The Palazzo Bonaparte is on left of this picture, at corner of Piazza Venezia and Via del Corso, Rome. Letizia Bonaparte, mother of Napoleon I, lived in this palace from 1815 to 1836

Sea Serpent Hydra
The seven-headed HYDRA seen at Venezia (Venice) in 1530 Date: 1530

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"Venezia: A Captivating Tapestry of History and Beauty" Step into the enchanting city of Venezia, where every corner reveals a new story to be told. As you cross the iconic Rialto Bridge, spanning gracefully over the majestic Grand Canal, you can't help but feel transported to another era. Venice, Italy's floating gem, is a place that exudes charm and romance like no other. Gondolas gently glide through the narrow waterways of this magical cityscape, their elegant presence adding an air of timeless allure. The vibrant island of Burano in Venice beckons with its colorful facades and intricate lacework; a hidden treasure within this labyrinthine wonderland. Venturing further into Venezia's maze-like streets, you stumble upon unexpected surprises at every turn. In Seville Street lies a remarkable sight - a map of Italy and the Mediterranean crafted from delicate ceramic tiles; an artistic homage to both nations' rich history. The heart of Venice beats fervently in St Mark's Square – bustling with life and surrounded by architectural marvels that stand as testaments to centuries past. Here stands Socrates himself (c 469-399 BC), his wisdom immortalized in stone statues overlooking this grand plaza. Witnessing miracles is not uncommon here either; at Ponte di Rialto, one can still feel the reverberations of "The Miracle of Holy Cross, " an event etched into history during 1496. Even amidst snowfall on Rialto Bridge itself, gondolas remain poised against the backdrop of Veneto's picturesque landscape. San Marco district offers yet another spectacle - moored gondolas framed by San Giorgio Maggiore Island's stunning silhouette, and is here that one finds Scala Contarini del Bovolo spiral staircase within Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo – an architectural masterpiece boasting breathtaking views across Venezia. As night falls, the city's charm takes on a different hue.