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So we've talked about the Campanile and the Basilica. But there's one thing that we haven't discussed that literally ties it all together. La Piazza. The Piazza San Marco, or the Square of Saint Mark, is the most important spot in all of Venice. It is referred to as the political and religious center of the city. The piazza is … Continue reading Venezia | The Long History of Venice’s Most Iconic Square
The Basilica di San Marco (Saint Mark's Basilica) was originally ordered to be constructed in 828 when Venetian merchants allegedly stole relics of Mark the Evangelist and brought them to Venice. After the Doge (commonly translated to Duke) ordered the construction and it was completed, the church became a personal chapel to the Doge. It was probably … Continue reading Venezia | The Church of Gold
This week, we go through the history of Campanile di San Marco in the Piazza di San Marco in Venezia, Italy.
Once the Rainy Venice became Sunny Venice, that's when the fun really began for me. I had never seen such amazing color contrast! The pictures I was taking were amazing. So naturally, we went back to all the sites we had already seen. I snapped away at every sunny Venice scene I saw. The Bridge of … Continue reading Venezia | Bright and Sunny Venice
For our first time in Venice, we did not plan a long stay. The goal of the trip was to see as much of Italy as we could. So, naturally, a lot of sites and cities got left out this time. Our boat ride from the train station in Venice to Hotel Elena, which is … Continue reading Venezia | An Introduction to Venice
When I went to Washington D.C. for the first time Spring 2018, it was definitely one for the books. We only paid just shy of $350 for our hostel. And, yeah, I know that a bit much for 2 people for 3 nights, especially to be "on a budget," but we got a private room, … Continue reading Tips and Tricks | Washington D.C. on a Budget
One thing that I know everyone is looking to figure out is how my fiancée and I pay for our vacations. It seems like every few months we're trekking out to explore more of the world. So, I wanted to share with you how we paid for things in Milano! So, here's everything from the … Continue reading Tips and Tricks | Budgeting Food in Italia
One thing that I know everyone is looking to figure out is how my fiancée and I pay for our vacations. It seems like every few months we're trekking out to explore more of the world. So, I wanted to share with you how we paid for things in Milano! So, here's everything from the planes we took, the trains we hopped, the places we stayed, and the things we ate!
One thing that I know everyone is looking to figure out is how my fiancée and I pay for our vacations. It seems like every few months we're trekking out to explore more of the world. So, I wanted to share with you how we paid for things in Milano! So, here's everything from the planes we took, the trains we hopped, the places we stayed, and the things we ate!
Il Duomo di Milano, or The Milan Cathedral, is the biggest churches in Italy, and in the top 5 largest in the world.
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