Venice. Why is it called the pearl of Italy?

According to legend, Venice emerged from the sea foam in 421. According to other sources, the history of Venice dates back to 452 years: at this time on the islands was hidden from the Huns of Attila, the city's population Aquileia.

But most likely, the first settlements appeared in the lagoon in 568 during the invasion of the Lombards. In any case, it is this date mentioned in historical references.

City legend

, city-pearl, the city's dream, a city where memories live. Wonder Venice is called the most romantic cities of Italy. His endeavor to visit all the lovers of peace.

Venice in the form we know it today, was that of a 810 year, when they were assimilated central island of the lagoon Riva Alto, eventually grew into the Rialto. At that time, residents began to actively build ships. And soon, Venetian merchants built up trade around the world. To judge the Merchant of Venice can be at least one interesting historical fact: under the bell tower on St. Mark's Square to sell wine, as it was under the bell tower because it cast a shadow. And that wine is not spoiled, constantly moved from a barrel so as to always remain in the shadows. So Venice - it's not just canals and gondolas, but also very dodgy businessmen, which is still legendary.

Saint Mark's Square
The city is situated on 118 islands, connected channels through which, in turn, moved up more than 400 large and small bridges. In the old days there were hardly any bridges, only in very narrow places were moved wide boards. The first mention of the sliding bridges date back IX century .

Venice

divided into two parts, the so-called Grand Canal or Kanalatstso. Its length is about 3800 meters, width - from 28 to 73 meters. The main means of transport in Venice is the gondola - a narrow, fairly long boat, adapted for movement through the channels. Also on the city canals run between large and small boats that carry from 160 to 1200 people. Small ships move along the Grand Canal and around the main part of the city, and large designed for movement between the main part of the city and the islands of the lagoon.

arrival in Venice you will need to choose where to stop, for the best way suitable Coastal Venice. This is a fairly large area, located along the shores of the lagoon, the prices in hotels are lower than in the insular part of the city. To get to the island of Venice is not difficult: it can be done either by boat or by a dam on the train or car.

If you decide to walk, it's better to wander through the labyrinth of Venice's streets. They say that on these streets on foot you can reach virtually any place in half an hour. The length of the city of about 4 200 meters and width - 2 700. It covers an area of 7 square kilometers, and if you include the island, about 13.7 square kilometers. In the six areas, which divided the city, home to about 100 000 inhabitants. Lagoon has six large islands, the most famous of these is the island of Lido , known for its beautiful beaches and casinos.

Surprisingly, the city almost no changes, everything remains as in the paintings of old masters, as if time stood still here. Venice is beautiful at any time of day and night and does not lose its splendor, in any time of year you may have visited her.

in Venice, start your tour with the main square, Piazza San Marco, which can be reached on the Grand Canal. This area is located Doge's Palace - a place where deciding the fate of the Venetian people. This building is the main museum in Venice. Also on the square of St. Mark's Cathedral and St. Mark's Campanile bell tower, buildings old and new Procuratie, the Golden Altar, Clock Tower.

Sailing along the Grand Canal

(better to do the gondola), you can admire the Rialto bridge and the chapel beside him, noble palaces of Venice, adjacent to the channel. If you are interested in museums, be sure to visit the Academy Gallery is the largest collection of paintings of Venice XIV-XVI centuries.
KAJI `Oro is also known as the Golden House - this museum presents sculptures and paintings of Italian and Flemish masters. You can also visit the Naval Museum, City Museum Corner, School of the Brotherhood of St. Rocco (palace influential in his time philanthropic organization). And this is not a complete list of attractions and museums of Venice. To describe them all, you need to spend a lot of time, and to visit even more!

Truly Venice is the most amazing and unique city not only in Italy but throughout the world.
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