How Venice Looked to Victorian Travelers c1890

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How Venice Looked to Victorian Travelers c1890

Source: http://fiveminutehistory.com/this-is...rian-traveler/



“Queen of the Adriatic”, “City of Bridges”, “City of Canals”—whatever you call this beautiful city, you can be sure to find romance, for the name Venice is derived from the Indo-European root wen- meaning “love”.

Fleeing waves of Germanic and Hun invasions in the 5th century, refugees from the surrounding countryside sought sanctuary on a series of islands in a marshy lagoon between the Piave and Po Rivers.

The Venetian settlers dedicated the first church, San Giacomo, on the islet of Rialto, meaning “high shore”.


The Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge


The Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge

Venice developed into a city state, that by the late 13th century, was the most prosperous in Europe.

With a strategic position at the head of the Adriatic Sea, Venice dominated Mediterranean trade with a fleet of 3,300 ships.

The wealthiest families vied with each other to build the grandest palaces and sponsor the greatest artists.


Da Mulla Palace


Vendramin Palace


Pesaro Palace


The Golden House


Vendramin Calergi Palace

But by the 15th century, a great darkness fell upon the city.

Devastated by plague and war with the Ottoman Empire, Venice went into a long period of decline.


San Georgio from Doges’ Palace by moonlight

As new trade routes across the great oceans were discovered, Venice lost its position as the center for international commerce.


Grand Canal and Doges’ Palace by moonlight

Ill-suited to ocean-going travel, Venice’s fleet of oared galleys couldn’t compete with the sailing ships of Portugal, France, England and the Netherlands.


Piazzetta and San Georgio by moonlight

By the 18th century, Venice was seen in a new light. It was considered the most elegant city in Europe—influencing art, architecture and literature.

And by the Victorian Era, a new form of transportation—the steam ship—brought travelers from far and wide to gaze upon its beauty.


Doges’ Palace


The Harbor, Venice, Italy


Pigeons in St. Mark’s Place


Piazaetta and columns of San Marco


Concert in St. Mark’s Place


Columns of St. Mark’s Church, Venice, Italy


Old Venetian courtyard


Before St. Mark’s and public hospital


The Grand Canal

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Closely spaced wooden piles made from water-resistant alder tree trunks support the buildings of Venice.

Driven through soft layers of sand and mud, the piles reach a much harder layer of compressed clay.

Submerged by water, wood does not decay as rapidly as on land, and most piles are still intact centuries later.


On the Grand Canal


Concert in St. Mark’s Place


San Marina Canal, Venice, Italy


A court yard (Calle dell Angelo a San Martino)


Interior Scalzi


Interior of the Doges’ Palace, with the Giant’s Staircase


Rio di San Trovaso, Venice, Italy


Rio della Botisella


St. Mark’s Church and the clock


Interior of St. Mark’s, Venice, Italy


View from the Campanile

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Nice. Guess what? I'm going to Venice on Saturday

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Venice today:

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Nice. Guess what? I'm going to Venice on Saturday

i see since you got boyfriend you go in vacation every week

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How Venice Looked to Victorian Travelers c1890

Source: http://fiveminutehistory.com/this-is...rian-traveler/



“Queen of the Adriatic”, “City of Bridges”, “City of Canals”—whatever you call this beautiful city, you can be sure to find romance, for the name Venice is derived from the Indo-European root wen- meaning “love”.

Fleeing waves of Germanic and Hun invasions in the 5th century, refugees from the surrounding countryside sought sanctuary on a series of islands in a marshy lagoon between the Piave and Po Rivers.

The Venetian settlers dedicated the first church, San Giacomo, on the islet of Rialto, meaning “high shore”.


The Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge


The Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge

Venice developed into a city state, that by the late 13th century, was the most prosperous in Europe.

With a strategic position at the head of the Adriatic Sea, Venice dominated Mediterranean trade with a fleet of 3,300 ships.

The wealthiest families vied with each other to build the grandest palaces and sponsor the greatest artists.


Da Mulla Palace


Vendramin Palace


Pesaro Palace


The Golden House


Vendramin Calergi Palace

But by the 15th century, a great darkness fell upon the city.

Devastated by plague and war with the Ottoman Empire, Venice went into a long period of decline.


San Georgio from Doges’ Palace by moonlight

As new trade routes across the great oceans were discovered, Venice lost its position as the center for international commerce.


Grand Canal and Doges’ Palace by moonlight

Ill-suited to ocean-going travel, Venice’s fleet of oared galleys couldn’t compete with the sailing ships of Portugal, France, England and the Netherlands.


Piazzetta and San Georgio by moonlight

By the 18th century, Venice was seen in a new light. It was considered the most elegant city in Europe—influencing art, architecture and literature.

And by the Victorian Era, a new form of transportation—the steam ship—brought travelers from far and wide to gaze upon its beauty.


Doges’ Palace


The Harbor, Venice, Italy


Pigeons in St. Mark’s Place


Piazaetta and columns of San Marco


Concert in St. Mark’s Place


Columns of St. Mark’s Church, Venice, Italy


Old Venetian courtyard


Before St. Mark’s and public hospital


The Grand Canal

this is my last day of travel in Venice, I can say it calmly, the most beautiful city I have ever seen, more beautiful even than Rome honestly, at every corner you find architectural wonders, it has an oriental charm, very Byzantine-like, especially for being in the Northern Italy, very unique city, certain parts reminded me more of Apulia (my area of origin) than northern Italy, I think it has a very Adriatic character as a city, I saw more things that reminded me of Apulia here than in Naples, which is very particular