The Class Act: Recap: Venezia

Hey guys!

I was overwhelmingly excited to dedicate today's post to recap our recent trip to Venezia, Italy. Honestly, I have no idea where to begin... It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. The architecture was incredible, the people were darling, and don't even get me started about the food. I instantly fell in love with this Italian city. So much personality for such a small place. We stayed in the most charming and pleasant hotel (Hotel Gardena), with everything in walking distance. We decided to explore it all, including: San Marco Basilica, Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, and every gelato shop in between. All in all, this trip will be hard (or nearly impossible) to top, but we'll see!

The history of this city is remarkable. During our stay in Venice, we took the most interesting and informational tour! Venice is obviously a popular tourist destination, but it is astonishing for many other reasons. For example, the canals around the city are all natural. They were bodies of water connecting the many different "islands" when Venice was first inhabited. The bridges were later built to make it easier to travel from one island to the next. It is crazy to imagine that Venice is a conglomerate of islands! Not to mention the elaborate (and breathtaking) architecture that is used to keep all the buildings standing with continuous degradation from the water. We also learned a great deal about Doge's Palace, the high tides, San Marco Basilica, the gondolas, the sewage system, the only hospital, the small local population, the large tourist turnout, and even how often houses require repainting. It was a real treat to be shown around such a complex city by a local tour guide.